génoise

[ zheyn-wahz ]
/ ʒeɪnˈwɑz /

noun

a light yellow cake made with eggs and butter and typically layered, filled, and frosted or made into petits fours for serving.

Origin of génoise

1930–35; < French; feminine of génois of Genoa

Words nearby génoise

gâteau, gällivare, gäncä, gärtner's bacillus, gävle, génoise, gérard, géricault, gérôme, gêba, gîte

Example sentences from the Web for genoise

  • This style of genoise is new, and when well made very excellent.

    The Gastronomic Regenerator: |Alexis Soyer

  • Cook some cod cutlets as in preceding recipe, and serve with Genoise sauce (see Sauces).

    The Skilful Cook |Mary Harrison

  • Mix the liquor from the mullets with the Genoise sauce, and pour over them.

    The Skilful Cook |Mary Harrison