cake
Pronunciation
/keɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "cake"in English

Cake
01

a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven

cake definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
cakes

What is "cake"?

A cake is a baked dessert that is typically made from a mixture of flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and other ingredients, such as baking powder, milk, or flavorings. The ingredients are mixed together to form a batter, which is then poured into a cake pan and baked until it is golden brown and cooked through. Cakes can come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and flavors, ranging from simple sheet cakes to multi-tiered wedding cakes. They can be decorated with frosting, fondant, or other toppings, such as fresh fruit, flowers, or candy. Cakes are a beloved dessert all over the world and are often served to celebrate special occasions, such as birthdays, weddings, and holidays.

Examples
He baked a gluten-free almond cake for his friend with dietary restrictions.
02

a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

cake definition and meaning
03

small flat mass of chopped food

cake definition and meaning
04

a person's buttocks, also used in plural

Slang

What does "cake" mean in body slang?

The term "cake" refers to a person's buttocks, often emphasizing fullness, shape, or physical attractiveness. The structure uses "cake" metaphorically because of its rounded, layered appearance, and it is commonly used in phrases like "got cake" or "cakes." The slang became especially popular through hip-hop lyrics, internet culture, and social media discussions focused on body appearance and attractiveness.

Examples
She 's got a nice cake in those jeans.
05

money or earnings, often used to emphasize financial gain or profit

Slang

What does "cake" mean in slang?

The term "cake" refers to money or earnings, especially when emphasizing profit or financial success. The structure is a metaphor comparing money to something desirable and valuable, like cake as a treat. It is informal slang commonly used in hip-hop culture and casual speech to describe income or accumulated wealth, as in "making cake," meaning earning money.

Examples
She 's making serious cake with that new job.
to cake
01

form a coat over

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
cake
3rd person singular
cakes
Present participle
caking
Past simple
caked
Past participle
caked
01

very easy to do or accomplish

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most cake
Comparative
more cake
gradable
Examples
The test was a cake walk; I finished in under 30 minutes.
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