spongecake
nounUK /ˈspʌndʒ.keɪk/
US /ˈspʌndʒ.keɪk/
A spongecake is a soft, light cake that feels like a sponge.
Grandma baked a fluffy spongecake for my birthday.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A type of cake made without fat, leavened by beaten eggs.
The recipe calls for a classic spongecake with whipped eggs.
3. A sweet baked good often served with fruit and cream.
We had spongecake with strawberries and whipped cream.
4. A light, porous cake used as a base for layered desserts.
She used a spongecake as the base for her trifle.