seedcake

American

[seed-kayk] / ˈsidˌkeɪk /

noun

a sweet cake containing aromatic seeds, usually caraway.

seedcake British

/ ˈsiːdˌkeɪk /

noun

a sweet cake flavoured with caraway seeds and lemon rind or essence

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Etymology

Origin of seedcake

First recorded in 1565–75; seed + cake

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seedcake

The Loamhedge and Mossflower mice had combined to provide a number of currant and berry pies, seedcake and potato scones and a cask of October ale.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 10, 2011

The old housekeeper stood at the buffet, cutting up seedcake, and pouring out elder wine, which was soon passed round to the company.

From The Rector of St. Mark's by Mary Jane Holmes

Mrs. Cox sighed, and, leaving the room, returned with a bottle of wine which was port to the look and red-currant to the taste, and a seedcake of formidable appearance.

From Light Freights by W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

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