hot cake

American  

[haht keyk] / ˈhɑt ˌkeɪk /

Or hotcake

noun

1. a pancake or griddlecake.

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idioms

1. sell / go like hot cakes, to be disposed of very quickly and effortlessly, especially in quantity.

   His record sold like hot cakes on the first day after its release.

Regionalisms

See pancake.

Etymology

Origin of hot cake

An Americanism dating back to 1675–85

Example Sentences

Pour half of glaze over hot cake, then allow to cool.

From Fox News • Dec. 17, 2021

The hot cake is as much savory as sweet, and I dig its subtle chew.

From Washington Post • Sep. 27, 2021

For the glaze: The glaze should be used immediately after it is mixed: Stir the lemon juice and sugar together, and brush all over the hot cake until it’s absorbed.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2020

Spoon about ¼ cup of batter per hot cake into the pan and fry for 4 to 5 minutes, turning over once, until crisp and golden on both sides.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2017

I always say, there’s nothing like fresh hot cake and cold milk to make a body feel better on a funeral day.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles