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Definition of Shortcake
1. Noun. Very short biscuit dough baked as individual biscuits or a round loaf; served with sweetened fruit and usually whipped cream.
Definition of Shortcake
1. n. An unsweetened breakfast cake shortened with butter or lard, rolled thin, and baked.
Definition of Shortcake
1. Noun. A sweet biscuit typically made with flour, sugar, salt, butter, milk or cream, and sometimes eggs, and leavened with baking powder or baking soda. ¹
2. Noun. A dessert made with such a biscuit. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Shortcake
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Shortcake
Literary usage of Shortcake
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Stag Cook Book: Written for Men by Men by Carroll Mac Sheridan (1922)
"... RASPBERRY shortcake RASPBERRY shortcake, with the assistance of a rich and
kindly disposed cow, meaning lacteal fluid on same—that is my chief debauch! ..."
2. Things Mother Used to Make: A Collection of Old Time Recipes, Some Nearly by Lydia Maria Gurney (1913)
"Strawberry shortcake, No. 2 1 Tablespoonful of Butter 1 Teaspoonful of Cream 2/3
Cupful of Sugar of Tartar 1 Egg J/£ Teaspoonful of Soda % Cupful of Milk 1 ..."
3. Consolidated Library of Modern Cooking and Household Recipes by Christine Terhune Herrick (1904)
"Raspberry shortcake Prepare as for strawberry shortcake. Cherry shortcake Make
as for strawberry shortcake, using pitted sweet or tart cherries. ..."
4. Mrs. Scott's North American Seasonal Cook Book: Spring, Summer, Autumn and by Anna B. Storck Scott (1921)
"CAKES AND COOKIES MOCK CHERRY shortcake 2 teaspoons baking powder. ... When cold,
spread between shortcake. Sprinkle all with sugar. ..."
5. Aunt Caroline's Dixieland Recipes by Emma McKinney, William McKinney (1922)
"STRAWBERRY shortcake Make regular pie crust and roll it into two sheets, each
about one-half ... shortcake ..."
6. The Business of Being a Housewife: A Manual to Promote Household Efficiency by Armour and Company (1917)
"... Strawberry shortcake 3 cupfuls pastry flour 6 teaspoonfuls baking powder %
teaspoonful salt 5 tablespoonfuls Armour's Oleomargarine 1 cupful milk ..."
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