Herman Cake

Pronunciation: /ˈhɜrmən keɪk/

Definitions of Herman cake

noun A person's name (Herman) followed by a type of cake, possibly a specific recipe or style of cake.

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat Herman cake.

A2 My grandmother bakes a delicious Herman cake.

B1 The bakery down the street sells Herman cake.

B2 Herman cake is a traditional dessert in this region.

C1 The secret ingredient in Herman cake is rum-soaked fruit.

C2 The Herman cake recipe has been passed down for generations in my family.

Examples of Herman cake in a Sentence

formal The bakery is known for its delicious Herman cake made with a special family recipe.

informal I can't resist a slice of Herman cake from that bakery down the street.

slang Let's grab some Herman cake and chill at the park.

figurative The success of the business was the result of combining different talents like layers in a Herman cake.

Grammatical Forms of Herman cake

• past tense: Herman caked
• plural: Herman cakes
• comparative: more Herman cake
• superlative: most Herman cake
• present tense: Herman cakes
• future tense: will Herman cake
• perfect tense: has Herman caked
• continuous tense: is Herman caking
• singular: Herman cake
• positive degree: Herman cake
• infinitive: to Herman cake
• gerund: Herman caking
• participle: Herman caked

Origin and Evolution of Herman cake

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The term 'Herman cake' is believed to have originated in Germany. It is named after a popular sourdough starter known as 'Herman' that is used in making the cake.

Evolution of the word: The usage of 'Herman cake' has evolved to refer specifically to a type of sweet cake made using a sourdough starter named Herman. It has become a popular homemade cake recipe in various countries.