shortcake
noun
short·cake
ˈshȯrt-ˌkāk 
1
: a crisp and often unsweetened biscuit or cookie
2
a
: a dessert made typically of very short baking-powder-biscuit dough spread with sweetened fruit
b
: a dish consisting of a rich biscuit split and covered with a meat mixture
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They can also be spooned over vanilla ice cream or shortcake.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
This ice cream cake combines a cornmeal shortcake, berry sorbet, and strawberry ripple ice cream to create a layered dessert bursting with summer flavor.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
The first goal scored grants a free strawberry shortcake with purchase, the third goal grants a free cup of soup and the fifth goal has a free club sandwich with any purchase.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Enjoy a huge serving of delicious strawberry shortcake paired with refreshing strawberry lemonade for just $5 per person.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
This ice cream cake combines a cornmeal shortcake, berry sorbet, and strawberry ripple ice cream to create a layered dessert bursting with summer flavor.
—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
The first goal scored grants a free strawberry shortcake with purchase, the third goal grants a free cup of soup and the fifth goal has a free club sandwich with any purchase.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Enjoy a huge serving of delicious strawberry shortcake paired with refreshing strawberry lemonade for just $5 per person.
—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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“Shortcake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortcake. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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shortcake
noun
short·cake
-ˌkāk
: a dessert made of rich biscuit dough baked and served with sweetened fruit
strawberry shortcake
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