caky
Thick and lumpy
Caky describes a texture that resembles cake—soft, crumbly, or thickly clumped.
Makeup that goes on caky sits in visible layers rather than blending smoothly: This foundation always looks caky by noon.
Dried substances like mud or paint can dry caky, forming dense, uneven deposits.
Also spelled cakey.
Crumbly or unreliable
- tenderSoft or sore
- shortbreadButtery, crumbly biscuit
- sconeSmall crumbly teatime bread
- biscuitSmall baked quick bread
pastry · piecrust · delicate · crumbly · friable · sandy · mealy · powdery
No longer fresh
- parchedExtremely dry or thirsty
- desiccatedThoroughly dehydrated
- dustyCoated with fine particles
- overworkedLaboring beyond healthy limits
tough · heavy · dense · leaden · gummy · pasty · clumpy · underbaked
flaky
Crumbly or unreliable
- tenderSoft or sore
- shortbreadButtery, crumbly biscuit
- sconeSmall crumbly teatime bread
biscuit · pastry · piecrust · delicate · crumbly · friable · sandy · mealy · powdery · moist
stale
No longer fresh
- parchedExtremely dry or thirsty
- desiccatedThoroughly dehydrated
- dustyCoated with fine particles
overworked · tough · heavy · dense · leaden · gummy · pasty · clumpy · underbaked · raw
burnt
Damaged by heat
crusty · overcooked · browned · overdone · crisp · singed · blackened · bitter · tough · rubbery
- birthday cakeFrosted celebratory pastry
- piece of cakeIdiomatic easy task
- chocolate cakeBaked cocoa dessert
- wedding cakeTiered matrimonial dessert
- icing on the cakePleasant additional benefit
- cake mixPre-measured baking powder blend
cake, pancake, cakes, pancakes, cupcake, fruitcake, caked, cupcakes, cheesecake