layer cake

noun

chiefly US
: a cake made of more than one layer

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For decades, Mamdani’s predecessors have found the only choice more politically unpalatable than letting the whole three-layer cake of infrastructure crumble away is trying to stop it from crumbling. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Aug. 2026 The three-layer cake was designed to reflect the structure of the reception room — fondant draped like the velvet draping on the walls adorned the sides of the cake, with edible pearl detailing. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 This layer cake is a classic Southern recipe that’s sure to be passed down for generations to come. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 Go ahead and trade your usual scoops for a milkshake, sundae, ice cream sandwich, layer cake, or a celebration bombe. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for layer cake

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“Layer cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/layer%20cake. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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