shortcake
/ˈʃɔrtˌkeɪk/
noun
- A sweet dessert made from a crumbly, biscuit-like cake, often served with fruit (especially strawberries) and whipped cream.
- The bakery sells individual shortcakes topped with mixed berries.
- For dessert, we had strawberry shortcake with fresh whipped cream.
- My grandmother's shortcake recipe uses butter and a little sugar for a tender texture.