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Takayukisth Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
Sponge cake (BE or AE?)
Hi,
ON the list of happy childhood memories, the Hostess Twinkie occupies a lofty position. Since the 1930s, it has represented the summit of the pastry maker’s art for untold millions of American children seduced by its loaf-shaped golden sponge cake, soft yet springy, and voluptuous vanilla cream filling.
( NYT: Sweet, Gooey and an Icon; Published in January 13, 2012)
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/15/fashion/twinkies-a-history.html
1. Is "sponge cake" British English?
2. Are people in the US familiar with "sponge cake"?
Thank you.
Takayuki
ON the list of happy childhood memories, the Hostess Twinkie occupies a lofty position. Since the 1930s, it has represented the summit of the pastry maker’s art for untold millions of American children seduced by its loaf-shaped golden sponge cake, soft yet springy, and voluptuous vanilla cream filling.
( NYT: Sweet, Gooey and an Icon; Published in January 13, 2012)
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/15/fashion/twinkies-a-history.html
1. Is "sponge cake" British English?
2. Are people in the US familiar with "sponge cake"?
Thank you.
Takayuki
Top answer
Uhm, yes we are. Everywhere in America. Hostess Brands, the name of the company that makes the iconic sponge cake delicacy since 1930, is based in Irving, Texas, and has employees around the country in 49 states.
- Uhm, yes we are.
- Everywhere in America.
- Hostess Brands, the name of the company that makes the iconic sponge cake delicacy since 1930, is based in Irving, Texas, and has employees around the country in 49 states.
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Uhm, yes we are. Everywhere in America.
Hostess Brands, the name of the company that makes the iconic sponge cake delicacy since 1930, is based in Irving, Texas, and has employees around the country in 49 states.
http://www.hostessbrands.com/About/WhoWeAre.aspx
Hostess Brands, the name of the company that makes the iconic sponge cake delicacy since 1930, is based in Irving, Texas, and has employees around the country in 49 states.
http://www.hostessbrands.com/About/WhoWeAre.aspx
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Hi,
I presume almost everyone knows what a sponge cake is.
In this sense, however, sponge is somewhat British,
e.g.
I presume almost everyone knows what a sponge cake is.
In this sense, however, sponge is somewhat British,e.g.
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