Raspberry Shortcake

Raspberry

The raspberry is the edible fruit of several plant species in the genus Rubus of the rose family, most of which are in the subgenus Idaeobatus. The name also applies to these plants themselves. Raspberries are perennial with woody stems.

Shortcake

Shortcake generally refers to a dessert with a crumbly scone-like texture. There are multiple variations of shortcake, most of which are served with fruit and cream. One of the most popular is strawberry shortcake, which is typically served with whipped cream. Other variations common in the UK are blackberry and clotted cream shortcake and lemon berry shortcake, which is served with lemon curd in place of cream. Shortcake is also the name of a popular biscuit available in the UK, and a layered baked good from China.

Raspberry (color)

Raspberry is a color that resembles the color of raspberries.

raspberry

Noun

1. The plant Rubus idaeus.
2. Any of many other (but not all) species in the genus Rubus.

Adjective

1. Containing or having the flavor/flavour of raspberries.
2. Of a dark pinkish red.

shortcake

Noun

1. A sweet cake or biscuit (crumbly leavened bread) typically made with flour, sugar, salt, butter, milk or cream, and sometimes eggs, and leavened with baking powder or baking soda.
2. A dessert made with such a cake, typically having layers of cream and fruit.