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tipsy cake

/ˈtɪpsi keɪk/

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/ˈtɪpsi keɪk/C1formalbritishculinary
  • ruТрадиционный британский десерт, состоящий из бисквита, пропитанного хересом или белым вином, часто слоями с фруктами, миндалём и заварным кремом или сливками.

A traditional British dessert consisting of a sponge cake soaked in sherry or white wine, often layered with fruit, almonds, and custard or cream.

  1. Alcoholic dessertB2informalbritish

    A traditional British dessert made from sponge cake soaked in sherry or other alcohol, often layered with fruit and custard.

    ruПьяный торт

    • She served a delicious tipsy cake at the dinner party.
    • The recipe for tipsy cake calls for sponge fingers and sweet sherry.
    • Tipsy cake is a classic dessert for festive occasions.