layer-cake
Frosted tiered confection
A layer cake is a cake made of multiple flat rounds stacked with frosting, cream, or filling between them.
The term extends to anything with distinct horizontal strata: a layer-cake effect of sedimentary rock, the layer-cake structure of corporate bureaucracy.
The hyphenated form typically modifies nouns.
Having multiple levels
- stackedArranged in a heap
- stratifiedArranged in stacked layers
- laminatedBonded between protective layers
- sandwichedInserted between two layers
alternating · multilayered · interleaved · assembled · filling · frosted · coated · even
Absorbent cleaning material
- genoiseHeat-whisked egg cake
- tieredHaving multiple levels
- frostingSweet cake covering
- buttercreamWhipped sugar-fat frosting
ganache · fondant · marzipan · icing · leveling · stacking · dowels · filling
Annual date of origin
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- candlesWax lights with wicks
- partyGathering for celebration
reception · ceremony · milestone · toast · cutting · tiered · centerpiece · decorated
Sweet from cacao seeds
- vanillaOrchid pod extract
- red velvetCocoa cake dyed crimson
- carrotEdible orange taproot
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
strawberry · coconut · coffee · caramel · marble · German chocolate · hummingbird · devil's food
tiered
Having multiple levels
- stackedArranged in a heap
- stratifiedArranged in stacked layers
- laminatedBonded between protective layers
sandwiched · alternating · multilayered · interleaved · assembled · filling · frosted · coated · even · sturdy
sponge
Absorbent cleaning material
buttercream · ganache · fondant · marzipan · icing · leveling · stacking · dowels · filling · torte
birthday
Annual date of origin
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- candlesWax lights with wicks
party · reception · ceremony · milestone · toast · cutting · tiered · centerpiece · decorated · festive
chocolate
Sweet from cacao seeds
- vanillaOrchid pod extract
- red velvetCocoa cake dyed crimson
- carrotEdible orange taproot
lemon · strawberry · coconut · coffee · caramel · marble · German chocolate · hummingbird · devil's food · angel food
layer-cakesheet cake
Flat rectangular baked dessert
bundt cake · pound cake · slab cake · flat cake · angel food cake
layer-cakemonolithic
Massive and undifferentiated
integrated · unified · seamless · homogeneous · undifferentiated
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