How to Use shortcake in a Sentence

shortcake

noun
Definition of shortcakenext
  • And there on the counter sat a tray of freshly baked, golden brown shortcakes.
    — Adam Rapoport, Bon Appétit, 11 June 2019
  • Guests had chance to mingle and enjoy a peach shortcake dessert.
    — Quoron Walker, Courant Community, 14 Sep. 2017
  • The shortcake dough is stamped into rounds, brushed with egg, and sprinkled with sugar.
    — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
  • Top off the meal with dessert — Devil’s food cake and strawberry shortcake crumble are on the menu.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2024
  • It’s like a mouthful of strawberry shortcake but without the plate and fork.
    — Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2020
  • Try using this recipe to make your own homemade shortcakes.
    — Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, 6 June 2019
  • The menu will feature ham, baked beans, potato salad and peach shortcake.
    — courant.com, 8 Aug. 2019
  • That is the case with this blend, whose flavors of strawberry mousse or shortcake work well with burgers and ribs.
    — Marnie Old, Philly.com, 30 May 2018
  • With all that in mind, here’s a master recipe for shortcakes, courtesy of King Arthur Flour, with a few variations.
    — Jan Uebelherr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2018
  • Eat on Monument Circle's steps or treat your office mates to a load of take-out shortcakes.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 30 May 2018
  • The dessert is made with large strawberries, dipped into shortcake batter and deep fried.
    — Dallas News, 6 July 2022
  • At the roots of her hair lays a hint of strawberry shortcake pink, which then transforms into more of a vibrant color at the ends.
    — Chelsea Avila, Allure, 15 June 2022
  • From shortcake to rhubarb to waffles, there are dozens of sweet and savory ways to eat strawberries today.
    — Ashley Day, USA TODAY, 1 May 2018
  • Two hours later, the women had sold every last shortcake.
    — Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, 6 June 2019
  • Cut the shortcake in half, horizontally, and transfer the bottom half to a plate.
    — James Tarmy, Bloomberg.com, 16 June 2021
  • Make your shortcakes To make the shortcakes, butter a cast iron skillet or 9x13-inch baking pan (or coat with cooking spray).
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2023
  • Biscuits were on the menu, boosted by the addition of Jo's strawberry shortcake, which the ladies happily devoured at the end of the clip.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 16 May 2018
  • Listen to folk music, play corn hole and Jenga, and feast on strawberry shortcake for dessert.
    — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2019
  • One, Cool Whip never goes on top of strawberry shortcake and two, key lime pie should never be green in color.
    — orlandosentinel.com, 25 Mar. 2022
  • The resulting shortcake is crusty on top and tender and buttery throughout.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appétit, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Juicy berry shortcakes and produce-laden meals eaten al fresco.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 9 Aug. 2023
  • For dessert, the couple had cake, chocolate mousse, strawberry shortcake and mini donuts.
    — Brianne Tracy, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Shane’s Rib Shack: Free strawberry shortcake for with any purchase.
    — Georgann Yara and Sonja Haller, azcentral, 8 May 2018
  • As for the strawberry shortcake biscuit, which is one of Holmes' favorite desserts, what stood out to me was the subtle sweetness and silkiness of the cream and the slight saltiness of the biscuit.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 7 May 2024
  • A berry parfait is one of several desserts, the unique touch here being an olive-oil cake that serves as a base for what could be a messy take on a strawberry shortcake of sorts.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, 6 July 2017
  • The strawberry shortcake is another excellent choice, and the All Berry is good for those who can’t decide.
    — Larry Olmsted, USA TODAY, 22 May 2018
  • Dear Anna, Me (21F) and my boyfriend (25M) were out to dinner the other night when someone ordered a strawberry shortcake for dessert.
    — Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Butter mixed with puréed Fresno chile comes on the side; the colors recall a Good Humor strawberry shortcake bar.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The Hillstown Grange is holding a potluck dinner and strawberry shortcake event on Thursday, June 28.
    — Courant Community, 26 June 2018
  • How much will strawberry shortcakes cost at the 2024 festival?
    — Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 28 May 2024

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