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Why is an article "a" omitted before "carrot cake"? I thought "a carrot cake" is more appropriate.

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Rebecca

In this case, he is not referring specifically to the carrot cake that Bugs Bunny is buying, but instead to the idea of carrot cake in general or overall. Since he is speaking generally, the article "a" can be omitted and is not necessary here.

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