Cakes: meaning, definitions and examples

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cakes

[ keɪks ]

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dessert

Sweet baked dessert made from a mixture of flour, sugar, eggs, and other ingredients, usually decorated with icing or frosting.

Synonyms

gateau, pastry, torte

Examples of usage

She baked a delicious chocolate cake for her friend's birthday.
The wedding cake was beautifully decorated with flowers and pearls.

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small round shape

A small round shape or mass, such as a disc or a piece of material.

Synonyms

circle, disc, round

Examples of usage

The children made sand cakes at the beach.
She stacked the building blocks into a tower like a cake.

Translations

Translations of the word "cakes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bolos

🇮🇳 केक

🇩🇪 Kuchen

🇮🇩 kue

🇺🇦 торти

🇵🇱 ciasta

🇯🇵 ケーキ

🇫🇷 gâteaux

🇪🇸 pasteles

🇹🇷 kekler

🇰🇷 케이크

🇸🇦 كعكات

🇨🇿 dorty

🇸🇰 koláče

🇨🇳 蛋糕

🇸🇮 torte

🇮🇸 kökur

🇰🇿 торттар

🇬🇪 ნამცხვრები

🇦🇿 keksler

🇲🇽 pasteles

Word origin

The word 'cake' originated from the Old Norse word 'kaka', which means a baked flour confection. Cakes have been a part of human culture for centuries, with ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks creating early versions of cakes. Over time, cakes have evolved to become a popular dessert enjoyed worldwide, with countless varieties and flavors available.