Shortcake

usgb/ˈʃɔːrtkeɪk/
noun

A dessert made with a type of sweet, crumbly bread or biscuit, often paired with fruit and cream.

She made a strawberry shortcake for dessert.
Visual representation of "shortcake" - A dessert made with a type of sweet, crumbly bread or biscuit, often paired with fruit and cream.

Often appears as...

  • strawberry shortcake
  • peaches and cream shortcake
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Cultural Classic

Shortcake is a traditional dessert in American and British culture, often served at celebrations.

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At the Fourth of July picnic, they served homemade strawberry shortcake.
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Fruit Pairings

Although strawberry is most common, shortcake can be paired with other fruits like peaches or blueberries.

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For our gathering, I'll make a peach shortcake topped with fresh whipped cream.
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Not a Cake

Despite the name, shortcake is more like a sweet biscuit than a fluffy cake in texture.

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I enjoy the buttery texture of shortcake; it's different from regular sponge cake.
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