Definition

Noun: A type of cake that is flavored with a blend of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, or ginger. It is often a moist, dark-colored cake and may include ingredients like molasses or brown sugar.

Usage

The term "spice cake" is used to describe a specific category of baked dessert. It is typically used as a countable noun. * For dessert, she baked a delicious spice cake. * I prefer spice cake to chocolate cake in the autumn. * The bakery sells several different spice cakes.

Examples

• The recipe for my grandmother's spice cake includes a cup of strong coffee.
• We enjoyed a slice of warm spice cake with a dollop of whipped cream.
• Is this a carrot cake or a spice cake? I can taste cinnamon and allspice.

Advanced Usage

• As a Modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe other related items.
  • The spice cake mix is on the top shelf.
  • She is known for her spice cake recipe.

Variants and Related Words

• Spice (noun/verb): The individual flavoring agents (e.g., cinnamon) or the act of adding flavor.
• Gingerbread: A specific type of spice cake or cookie flavored primarily with ginger and molasses.
• Fruitcake: A dense cake containing dried fruits and nuts, which is also heavily spiced, making it a related but distinct category.

Synonyms

• Spiced cake: A less common but direct synonym.
• Ginger cake: A specific variant where ginger is the dominant spice.

Antonyms

There is no direct antonym, but it contrasts with cakes defined by other primary flavors. * Plain cake * Vanilla cake * Chocolate cake

Related Phrases

• A blend of spices: The mixture used to flavor the cake.
  • The secret is in the blend of spices.
• Warm spices: A common descriptor for the types of spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.) used in such cakes.
  • It's filled with the aroma of warm spices.

Noun

1. cake flavored with spices