Donut cake is an American term for a large ring-shaped or donut-shaped cake — typically an iced layer cake baked in a bundt or ring pan that resembles an oversized donut.
Donut cake is an American term for a large ring-shaped or donut-shaped cake — typically an iced layer cake baked in a bundt or ring pan that resembles an oversized donut. It combines the visual appeal of a doughnut with the heft and celebration context of a birthday or party cake. The term is informal and used in baking, party planning, and food blog contexts. Not a standardised baking industry term but widely understood in American casual usage.
She ordered a chocolate donut cake for the birthday party, and the kids loved the sprinkles on top.
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(USA) A cake having a ring baked inside it, with slices sold as a form of lottery. Once a common feature of church fairs.
(figuratively) Any object in the shape of a torus.
A deep-fried piece of dough or batter, usually mixed with various sweeteners and flavors, often made in a toroidal or ellipsoidal shape flattened sphere shape filled with jelly/jam, custard or cream.
(US, Canada) A small ball-shaped pastry, made in the same manner as a donut, roughly the size of the hole in a donut.
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(US) A large iced cake resembling a donut.
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