1. resembling or having the texture of cake; thick and compact
2. tending to form lumps or clumps; not loose or powdery

Examples

• The frosting had a caky consistency that was perfect for spreading.
• After sitting in the humidity, the flour became caky and hard to sift.
• The mascara had a caky appearance where it was applied too thickly.
• The soil was caky and difficult to dig through after the rain dried.
• She preferred a light, fluffy cake rather than a caky, dense one.