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Tipsy cake

So imagine you have a cake, and then you pour some tasty alcohol on it to make it all wet and delicious. That's a "tipsy" cake!

But it's not just any alcohol - it's usually something fancy like sherry or brandy. And the cake isn't just any cake - it's a special sponge cake that can soak up all that yummy booze.

After you pour the alcohol on the cake, you let it soak in for a while so the flavors mix together. Then you can add some whipped cream or fruit on top to make it even more delicious.

It's called "tipsy" cake because the alcohol can make you feel a little bit silly or "tipsy" if you eat enough of it. But don't worry - grown-ups usually only have a small slice and they don't get too silly.
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