A type of white cake similar to a pound cake, but made with egg whites rather than whole eggs, and typically flavoured with ground almonds and rose water.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Lady's Book.
Definition of lady cake in US English:
lady cake
noun
US historical
A type of white cake similar to a pound cake, but made with egg whites rather than whole eggs, and typically flavoured with ground almonds and rose water.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Lady's Book.