layer cake
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of layer cake
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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A layer cake of overlapping aquifers extends from New Jersey to Florida along the coast, providing a reliable source of water for drinking, irrigation and industrial uses.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2024
Much like the vertical layer cake, this is a challenge that is really based on timing and temperature control.
From Salon • Sep. 30, 2023
Kicking off with cake week, the fresh contestants were tasked with baking a vertical layer cake and a chocolate cake in the technical challenge, before a sponge showstopper.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2023
It’s a tender-crumbed yellow layer cake with sprinkles both in the batter and on top of the vanilla cream cheese frosting.
From New York Times • Jun. 10, 2023
After a big wedge of layer cake she pulled back from the table.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
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