Phrase guide

Jaffa cake

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A small, biscuit-like cake with a base of firm sponge, a layer of orange jelly, and a chocolate covering.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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History

Etymology

Named after Jaffa oranges.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 佳發餅 /佳发饼 (jiāfābǐng) — small, biscuit-like cake
  • Chinese Mandarin: 佳發蛋糕 /佳发蛋糕 (jiāfādàngāo) — small, biscuit-like cake
  • Finnish: jaffakeksi — small, biscuit-like cake
  • French: Jaffa Cake — small, biscuit-like cake
  • Polish: delicja — small, biscuit-like cake