How to pronounce Dundee cake

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /dʌnˈdiː keɪk/. In plain English letters that is dun-DEE kayk, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Dundee cake?

Dundee cake is a dessert of the United Kingdom. Where it comes from: Scotland. People usually eat it at teatime and on festive days. Its main ingredients are nuts & seeds, wheat & flour and egg. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Dundee cake comes from

Dundee cake is one of 56 signature dishes of the United Kingdom on this map. See all dishes from Scotland.

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