slab cakes

Rectangular bakery items

Slab cakes are sheet cakes baked in a large rectangular pan, then cut into individual portions—squares or rectangles rather than wedges.

The format suits feeding crowds at potlucks, school events, and office parties: She made a slab cake for the bake sale.

The single-layer design makes them easier to transport and serve than tiered cakes.

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bake sale · icing · potluck dinner · office party · indulgence · sweet · tray · serving platter · comfort food · dessert · family gathering · cafeteria · cream · cheesecake · picnic · parchment paper · vanilla extract · square

Opposites
cake structure and presentation

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portion size and serving style

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Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G