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Cake is a form of bread or bread-like food. In its modern forms, it is typically a sweet baked dessert. In its oldest forms, cakes were normally fried breads or cheesecakes, and normally had a disk shape. Determining whether a given food should be classified as bread, cake, or pastry can be difficult. Cake is a food which is made from or based on a mixture of flour and sugar and eggs.
In the food context, a "cake" is a sweet, baked dessert that is typically made with flour, sugar, eggs, and butter or oil. Cakes can come in many different shapes, sizes, and flavors, and are often decorated with frosting, glazes, or other toppings. Here are some examples of different types of cakes:
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Chocolate cake: A classic cake made with cocoa powder or melted chocolate, often topped with chocolate frosting.
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Red velvet cake: A cake made with buttermilk, cocoa powder, and red food coloring, typically topped with cream cheese frosting.
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Carrot cake: A cake made with grated carrots, often flavored with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and topped with cream cheese frosting.
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Pound cake: A dense, rich cake made with equal parts butter, sugar, eggs, and flour.
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Angel food cake: A light, airy cake made with whipped egg whites and sugar, often served with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
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Fruit cake: A cake that is typically made with dried fruit, nuts, and spices, and is often served during the holiday season.
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Cheesecake: A cake made with cream cheese, eggs, and sugar, often served with a graham cracker crust and topped with fruit or caramel sauce.
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Sponge cake: A light, airy cake made with eggs, sugar, and flour, often flavored with vanilla or citrus zest.
These are just a few examples of the many different types of cakes that exist. Cakes can be made in a variety of flavors and can be decorated in many different ways, making them a versatile and popular dessert for many occasions.