Flannel-cake (Noun)
Meaning
A flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The campground cook made a mean flannel-cake with fresh berries and syrup.
- If you want to try a local delicacy, order the flannel-cake with cream and fruit preserves at the diner.
- My grandmother's recipe for flannel-cake has been passed down through generations and is still the family favorite at breakfast.
- She served the flannel-cake with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and a dollop of whipped cream.
- During the county fair, flannel-cakes were sold by the dozen, topped with apples, sugar, and cinnamon.