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Cake with burnt exterior, high in sugar and refined carbs
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Burnt cake (80 g) has 308 calories. That works out to 385 calories per 100 g. It contains 46.2 g of carbs, 4.3 g of protein, 12.2 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 7.2 µg of Selenium covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 80 g
308
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
46.2g
· 17% DV
Protein
4.3g
· 9% DV
Fat
12.2g
· 16% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 6% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 308 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.2 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.68 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 46.2 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 80 g | 308 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 116 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 40 g | 154 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 385 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 385 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 120 g | 462 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 578 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 693 kcal |
Calculated from 385 calories per 100 g.
A burnt cake that is still raw in the middle was likely baked at too high a temperature. The outside sets and darkens before heat reaches the center. Lower the oven temperature and allow more time, checking the middle with a skewer.
You can rescue a burnt cake if the damage is limited to its surface: trim away the dark, bitter crust and use the remaining cake. Crumble the good parts into a trifle or layer them with fruit and cream if they have dried out.
A lightly browned cake is fine to eat, but cut away black, charred sections because they taste bitter. If the cake is badly charred throughout or you cannot separate the burnt parts, discard it rather than serving it.
The top of a cake can burn while the center is still baking if the oven runs hot or the pan sits too high. Move the pan to the middle rack, check the oven temperature, and loosely cover the top with foil once it has browned.
To keep a cake from burning, use the temperature and rack position specified in the recipe, and avoid placing the pan directly above a heating element. Dark metal pans absorb more heat, so check the cake earlier when using one.
A cake that is burnt underneath may be too close to the lower heating element, or baked in a dark pan that heats quickly. Bake it on the middle rack; placing an empty baking sheet on the rack below can soften the direct heat.
Yes, you can cut the burnt part off a cake if the remaining crumb is not bitter or charred. Use a serrated knife to trim the top, sides, or base, removing enough to get past the dark crust.
A burnt cake tastes bitter because its sugars and other ingredients have browned too far and charred. Frosting may mask some bitterness but will not remove it; trim the burnt areas, and discard the cake if the bitter flavor runs through it.
You can freeze the unburnt portions of a cake after trimming away charred areas and letting the cake cool completely. Wrap slices tightly to prevent them from drying out, then thaw them at room temperature before serving.
Use leftover cake only if its unburnt portions taste pleasant. Crumble them into a layered dessert with custard or fruit, or roll them into cake balls; remove blackened, bitter pieces first so the burnt flavor does not spread.
Vitamins
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
Biotin
3.2µg · 11% DV
Vitamin A
76µg · 8% DV
B12
0.14µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7.2µg · 13% DV
Sodium
256mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
74mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
94mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 308 calories in 1 slice (medium) (80 g):
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Burnt cake is an overbaked cake with a darkened outer crust, usually made from flour, sugar and a raising agent. It is not tied to one particular regional recipe: the name commonly describes a cake that has spent too long in the oven, whether baked at home or bought from a bakery. The outside can taste dry and bitter, while the middle may remain soft or turn dry depending on how far it has baked.
In many places, it is served by the slice with tea or coffee, as an everyday treat rather than a special dessert. Nutritionally, it is mainly a source of sugar and refined carbohydrates, with little fibre. Pair a modest slice with fresh fruit or plain yoghurt, and trim away any very dark, bitter crust if you prefer a milder taste.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.68g
Omega 6:3 ratio 76:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (76:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.