The ground had a light dusting of white sand over an under layer of dried black mud. It looked like a recently frosted chocolate cake, though the frosting was spread a bit thin for my taste.
Which of the following best explains the phrase like a recently frosted chocolate cake?
A.
The dark mud showed through the light white sand.
B.
The dark mud was spongy like a warm, fresh cake.
C.
The dark mud had a sweet quality like frosting.
D.
The dark mud held their footsteps like frosting would.
