corn cake

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Noun corn cake has 1 sense

corn cake - baked in a pan or on a griddle (Southern and Midland)
--₁ is a kind of cornbread

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Corn Cake

A corn cake is a delicious and versatile culinary creation made primarily from cornmeal.

Sense 1: Food

Noun: A type of cake or bread made from cornmeal.

Sample Sentence: I love the sweet and savory flavor of corn cake with a dollop of butter on top.

Sense 2: Culture

Noun: A traditional dish or dessert in certain regions, especially Latin American and Southern United States.

Sample Sentence: In Mexico, corn cake, also known as "pastel de elote," is often served with a spicy salsa on the side.

Sense 3: Representation

Noun: A symbol or depiction of a cake made from corn.

Sample Sentence: The painting depicted a vibrant scene of women baking corn cakes over an open fire.

Sense 4: Ingredient

Noun: Corn cake can also refer to a form of cornmeal used as an ingredient in various recipes.

Sample Sentence: The recipe for the cornbread stuffing calls for half a cup of corn cake.