layer cake

noun

chiefly US
: a cake made of more than one layer

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These cupcakes are a more approachable way to serve up the flavors of the classic layer cake with a little less fuss. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 Diner-centric desserts including chocolate layer cake, coconut cake, pies, turnovers and milkshakes are all on deck to draw you in. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026 Across the street, a bread store sold white and rye loaves for the equivalent of a nickel; both sweet Soviet champagne and layer cake were easy to buy. Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026 Weber’s Bakery Pick up Irish soda bread and festive treats like Bailey’s Irish Cream layer cake, shamrock cookies and Bailey’s brownies. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for layer cake

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“Layer cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/layer%20cake. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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