Meaning of the word "sponge cake" in English

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sponge cake

US /ˈspʌndʒ keɪk/
UK /ˈspʌndʒ keɪk/
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Noun

1.

a light cake made with eggs, sugar, and flour, sometimes with baking powder, and often filled with cream or jam

Example:
She baked a delicious sponge cake for the party.
The sponge cake was light and airy.
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