"cake and gingerbread" meaning in All languages combined

See cake and gingerbread on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cake and gingerbread (uncountable)
  1. (idiomatic, obsolete) An easy or pleasant task or experience; a piece of cake. Tags: idiomatic, obsolete, uncountable Related terms: sunshine and rainbows
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