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queen cake n

(cooking, dated) A soft, muffin-sized, often heart-shaped cake, particularly popular in the 18th century, containing currants and flavoured with mace and sometimes lemons or oranges, which may be topped with chocolate or shredded coconut. Yesterday, the third Saturday of October in 2024, was celebrated as Sweetest Day in parts of the United States, a day to share romantic expressions, and acts of charity and kindness.

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