Caked is a term used to describe a food item that has been covered or COATED with a layer of something else. COATED (6 letters) is a term used to describe a food item that has been covered with a thin layer of something, such as icing or chocolate. ENCRUSTED (9 letters) is a term used to describe a food item that has been covered with a thick layer of something, such as nuts or sprinkles. CRUD (4 letters) is a term used to describe a food item that has been covered with a thick, sticky layer of something, such as caramel or syrup.