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Cake baklava Calories
Syrup-soaked layered dessert with cake base
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Cake baklava (90 g) has 371 calories. That works out to 412 calories per 100 g. It contains 51.1 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 16.8 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Cake baklava Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
371
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
51.1g
· 19% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
16.8g
· 22% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 5% · Fat 41%
Cake baklava nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (90 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 371 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.8 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 5.49 g | 27% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 151 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Cake baklava?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 371 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 22.5 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 185 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 185 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 412 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 110 g | 453 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 577 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 180 g | 742 kcal |
| 1 serving (triple) | 270 g | 1112 kcal |
Calculated from 412 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cake baklava
What is cake baklava?
Cake baklava is a syrup-soaked layered dessert that combines baklava pastry with a cake base. That cake layer gives it a softer, more sponge-like texture than traditional baklava.
How do you make cake baklava?
Cake baklava is made by layering baklava pastry and cake batter in a baking dish, then baking until cooked. Syrup is poured over the dessert afterward, and it is left to absorb before serving; recipes vary in how they arrange the layers.
What ingredients are in cake baklava?
Cake baklava typically uses baklava pastry, cake batter, and syrup. Depending on the recipe, it may also contain walnuts or pistachios, while the cake layer commonly includes ingredients such as eggs, flour, and oil.
How is cake baklava different from regular baklava?
Cake baklava includes a cake layer, while regular baklava is made with thin pastry layers and a nut filling. The cake version is generally softer and more sponge-like; traditional baklava is known for its crisp, flaky layers.
Why is my cake baklava soggy?
Cake baklava can turn soggy if it gets too much syrup or is not baked through before the syrup is added. Use the amount specified in your recipe and let the dessert rest so the syrup can absorb without leaving the layers waterlogged.
Should the syrup be hot or cold for cake baklava?
Many cake baklava recipes pour cooled syrup over the hot dessert, while others use the opposite temperature pairing. Avoid adding hot syrup to a hot bake, which can soften the pastry and cake excessively.
How should cake baklava be served?
Serve cake baklava after it has had time to absorb the syrup and set. Cut it into portions and, if desired, garnish with chopped pistachios or walnuts; it pairs well with unsweetened tea or coffee.
How do you store cake baklava?
Keep cake baklava covered in a cool, dry place, or refrigerate it in warm weather. Chilling can firm the cake and pastry, so let a portion sit briefly at room temperature before serving.
Can you freeze cake baklava?
Yes, cake baklava can be frozen in airtight packaging, preferably in individual portions. Thaw it in the refrigerator; the pastry and cake may be softer after thawing, so avoid freezing it again.
Where did cake baklava originate?
Cake baklava is a variation on baklava rather than a dish with one widely agreed place of origin. Its defining feature is the addition of a cake layer, and recipes differ between home cooks and bakeries.
Cake baklava Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Biotin
2.7µg · 9% DV
Vitamin E
1.26mg · 8% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Selenium
6.12µg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
77mg · 11% DV
Sodium
151mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
106mg · 3% DV
Cake baklava Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Cake baklava
To burn the 371 calories in 1 piece (medium) (90 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Cake baklava?
Cake baklava is a layered, syrup-soaked dessert that combines the crisp pastry associated with baklava with a cake layer; many versions also include nuts. Recipes vary, but the cake base gives it a softer, fuller texture than traditional baklava.
Rich and sweet, it is commonly served in Turkey with tea or offered to guests and at festive meals. Its nutritional profile is led by carbohydrates and fat, with comparatively little protein, so a modest slice can make a satisfying treat. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee to balance the sweetness.
How Nutritious Is Cake baklava?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Cake baklava Processed?
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.
Does Cake baklava Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Cake baklava Good For?
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
Cake baklava Fat Profile
SATURATED
5.49g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.78g
Omega 6:3 ratio 87.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (87.7:1).
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