corn cake
Americannoun
Regional Use
See pancake.
Etymology
Origin of corn cake
An Americanism dating back to 1785–95
Example Sentences
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If you want a short path to a damn good sweet corn cake, however, you won't be disappointed.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2022
Desserts include a warm corn cake with ice cream.
From New York Times ● Apr. 12, 2022
They waited an hour for blueberry-stained corn cake and ate chocolate chunk muffins for breakfast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2019
Resembling a corn cake and similar to the arepa, its Venezuelan cousin, a gordita is a classic street and lunch food throughout central and northern Mexico, easily enjoyed thanks to its portable size.
From Seattle Times ● May 3, 2017
“Isn’t he splendid, mother?” asked Jean, as she buttered her third corn cake.
From Three Little Women A Story for Girls by Gabrielle E. (Gabrielle Emilie) Jackson
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