layer cake
ˈleɪər keɪk
layer cake: cake with multiple layers and sweet filling
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Noun

1.
foodcake with multiple layers and sweet filling
  • She baked a delicious chocolate layer cake.
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2.
nuclear technologyTECH.layering technique in some nuclear bombsTECH.
  • The engineer explained the layer cake design in the bomb.
layering stratification
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  • layer cake: cake with multiple layers and sweet filling
    cake with multiple layers and sweet filling

Expressions with layer

layer upv.
stack upwards in layers or overlay repeatedly
To build the cake, layer up the sponge and cream.
middle layern.
part of something that lies between its top and bottom parts
The cake had a creamy middle layer between the chocolate sponges.
layer upon layern.
multiple layers stacked on top of each other
The cake had layer upon layer of chocolate.
protective layern.
covering that shields something underneath from damage or harmful influence
The wax forms a protective layer over the wood surface.
marzipan layern.
sweet almond paste layer used in cakes
The cake had a thick marzipan layer.
ground layern.
the layer of soil or earth on the ground
The ground layer was rich with nutrients.

Expressions with cake

diaper caken.
stack of diapers shaped like cake for gifting
We brought a diaper cake to the baby shower.
have one's cake and eat itv.
enjoy two desirable things that usually cannot coexist
She wants to have her cake and eat it by working less and earning more.
icing on the caken.
something that makes a good situation even better
Winning the award was the icing on the cake for her career.
piece of caken.
something very easy to do
Finishing the puzzle was a piece of cake for her..
slice of the caken.
share of something valuable or desirable
Everyone wanted a slice of the cake from the profits.
a share of the caken.
part of something valuable divided among participants
The team members all wanted a share of the cake.
cherry on the caken.
something that makes a good situation even better
Winning the award was the cherry on the cake for her career.
frosting on the caken.
extra benefit that enhances a good situation
Winning the lottery was frosting on the cake.
take the cakev.
be the most extreme or notable
His excuse really takes the cake.
pop out caken.
cake designed for someone to jump out of
They ordered a pop out cake for the birthday celebration.

Terms related to layer cake

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bakeconfectiondessertfillingicinglayeredpastrysweetbombdetonationexplosivefission

Terms with layer cake included in their meaning

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frost the cakev.
baking
cover a cake with a decorative layer
tiern.
baking
layer in a cake or similar item
Baumkuchenn.
baking
layer cake with concentric tree ring layers

Examples of layer cake in a sentence

  • For her birthday, he ordered a vanilla layer cake.
  • Scientists discussed the layer cake's implications.
  • The layer cake method was crucial in the project.

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  1. French:gâteau, dispositif en couches, ...
  2. German:Schichtkuchen, geschichteter Aufbau, ...
  3. Italian:torta a strati, stratificazione, ...
  4. Spanish:pastel de capas, capas, ...
  5. Portuguese:bolo de camadas, camadas, ...
  6. Chinese:千层蛋糕, 层状结构, ...
  7. Japanese:レイヤーケーキ, ...
  8. Arabic:كَعْكَة طَبَقات, تصميم الكعكة الطبقية, ...
  9. Hebrew:עוּגַת שְׁכָבוֹת, שִׁיטַת עוּגַת שְׁכָבוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:слоёный торт, слоеный пирог, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шаруватий торт, шаровий пиріг, ...
  12. Hindi:परतदार केक, परमाणु परत, ...
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