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Shortcake: meaning, definitions and examples

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shortcake

 

[ หˆสƒษ”หrtkeษชk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dessert type

Shortcake is a type of sweet cake that is typically made with flour, sugar, butter, and milk. It often has a light and crumbly texture, making it a delightful treat. Shortcake is commonly served with fresh fruits, especially strawberries, and whipped cream. This dessert is especially popular during the summer months when berries are in season. Traditional shortcake can be baked in various forms, including layers or as a single cake.

Synonyms

cake, dessert, pastry

Examples of usage

  • I love strawberry shortcake in the summer.
  • She baked a delicious shortcake for the picnic.
  • The bakery offers a seasonal shortcake with fresh peaches.
  • He topped his shortcake with a dollop of whipped cream.

Translations

Translations of the word "shortcake" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bolo curto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‰เคฐเฅเคŸเค•เฅ‡เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kurzgebรคck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kue pendek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะพั‚ะบะธะน ั‚ะพั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciasto krรณtki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒงใƒผใƒˆใ‚ฑใƒผใ‚ญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรขteau court

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pastel corto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑsa kek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‡ผํŠธ์ผ€์ดํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูŠูƒุฉ ู‚ุตูŠุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krรกtkรฝ kolรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรกtky kolรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿญ่›‹็ณ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kratka torta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stutt kรถkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัา›ะฐ ั‚ะพั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ” แƒœแƒแƒ›แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑsa tort

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pastel corto

Etymology

The term 'shortcake' has its origins in the early 16th century, stemming from the Old English word 'sceort,' meaning 'short,' and 'cake' from the Old Norse 'kaka.' Originally, 'short' in this context referred to the crumbly texture of the cake, achieved by incorporating fat (usually butter) into the flour. The recipe evolved over time, with early American settlers adapting traditional English recipes to include local fruits like strawberries and other berries. By the 19th century, shortcake became a popular dessert, especially in the United States, where it was often enjoyed at garden parties and summer gatherings. The modern version is usually rich and moist, layered with fruits and cream, celebrating the sweetness of seasonal produce.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,358, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.