Meaning of shortcake in English:
shortcake
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noun
mass noun1British Shortbread.
‘The boys' superb home-made vanilla ice-cream was creamy and lush, while the caramel shortcake was a cracking example.’- ‘She baked mouth-watering cakes, mini chocolate muffins and millionaire shortcake to keep everyone happy.’
- ‘Blanched almonds, cloves, and rosewater may enhance their appearance and flavour; and their texture is like shortbread (or shortcake in N. America).’
2North American A rich dessert made from short pastry and topped with fruit and whipped cream.
‘I preferred berries on shortcake with a big scoop of ice cream, but I had to admit those melons were sweet.’- ‘Spoon sliced berries and any juices over shortcake.’
Origin
Late 16th century see shortbread.
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