CEFR A1

cakes

noun

Meaning

A sweet baked dessert, typically made from flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, often with added flavorings and decorations.

The bakery sells a variety of delicious cakes, from simple sponge cakes to elaborate wedding cakes.
She baked a birthday cake for her son, decorating it with candles and colorful frosting.

Synonyms: pastry, gateau

noun

Pronunciation: /keɪks/

A sweet baked dessert, typically made from flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, often with added flavorings and decorations.

The bakery sells a variety of delicious cakes, from simple sponge cakes to elaborate wedding cakes.
She baked a birthday cake for her son, decorating it with candles and colorful frosting.
Many cultures have traditional cakes for special holidays and celebrations.

piece of cake (idiom): Something very easy to do. — "Learning to ride a bike was a piece of cake for him."
cake walk (idiom): Something very easy to do. — "The final round of the competition was a cake walk for the experienced athlete."

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