seedcake

[ seed-keyk ]

noun

1. a sweet cake containing aromatic seeds, usually caraway.

seedcake

/ ˈsiːdˌkeɪk /

noun

1. a sweet cake flavoured with caraway seeds and lemon rind or essence

Word History and Origins

Origin of seedcake¹

First recorded in 1565–75; seed + cake

Example Sentences

Mealworm seedcake, for example, is designed to attract bluebirds, orioles, wrens, jays, chickadees and titmice.

From Seattle Times

The Loamhedge and Mossflower mice had combined to provide a number of currant and berry pies, seedcake and potato scones and a cask of October ale.

From The Guardian

Mrs. Cox sighed, and, leaving the room, returned with a bottle of wine which was port to the look and red-currant to the taste, and a seedcake of formidable appearance.

From Project Gutenberg

The old housekeeper stood at the buffet, cutting up seedcake, and pouring out elder wine, which was soon passed round to the company.

From Project Gutenberg

Shiftless old Jonas shuffled in presently with the oval silver tray, ancient decanters, and seedcakes.

From Project Gutenberg