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High-sugar, energy-dense sweet cake
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Cake with popping candy (90 g) has 369 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 54.5 g of carbs, 4.3 g of protein, 15.1 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 7.2 µg of Selenium covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 90 g
369
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
54.5g
· 20% DV
Protein
4.3g
· 9% DV
Fat
15.1g
· 19% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 5% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 369 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.1 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.86 g | 24% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 234 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 54.5 g | 20% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| 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) | 90 g | 369 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 55 g | 226 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 85 g | 349 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 110 g | 451 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 492 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 130 g | 533 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Bake the cake first and let it cool completely, then add the popping candy just before serving. Mixing it into warm batter or leaving it against moist frosting can reduce its crackle, so use it as a last-minute topping.
The popping candy in cake with popping candy contains tiny pockets of pressurized gas. Saliva dissolves the candy and releases that gas, creating the crackling sensation; the cake itself does not cause the popping.
You can, but the heat and moisture of the batter can weaken the popping candy’s crackle. For a more noticeable popping effect, bake the cake without it and sprinkle the candy on after the cake has cooled.
Add the popping candy to cake with popping candy immediately before serving. Moisture from the cake or frosting can soften the candy over time and make its crackle less noticeable.
Cake with popping candy is made with ordinary cake ingredients plus popping candy; recipes may also use frosting, chocolate, or fruit. The candy is often used as a topping so it keeps more of its crackling texture.
Cake with popping candy has a crackling sensation from the candy when you eat it, unlike regular cake. The cake’s flavor and texture depend on the recipe; the distinctive feature is the candy’s brief popping effect.
Store cake with popping candy in a covered container in a cool, dry place. The topping can absorb moisture and lose its crackle, so for the best texture, keep the candy separate and add it just before serving.
You can freeze the cake before adding the popping candy. Thaw it, then add the candy before serving; freezing and thawing a topped cake can introduce moisture that softens the candy and dulls its popping effect.
Buttercream, ganache, and other standard cake frostings can work for cake with popping candy. Add the candy on top just before serving rather than mixing it into moist frosting, where it can lose its crackle.
Cake with popping candy can be served in a small portion to children who are old enough to eat cake safely. The crackling sensation may surprise some children, so supervise young children while they eat.
Vitamins
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.7µg · 9% DV
Vitamin A
76.5µg · 9% DV
B12
0.16µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7.2µg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
77mg · 11% DV
Sodium
234mg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
86mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Cake with popping candy is a soft, usually layered cake with small pieces of popping candy in or on the icing, filling or topping. It is a playful modern confection rather than a cake tied to one particular regional tradition. The candy is often added after baking so its crackling sensation remains noticeable when you eat it.
The tender crumb and sweet frosting contrast with the brief fizz and crunch of the candy. It is most often served at birthdays and celebrations, or as a novelty dessert alongside coffee or tea. This is an energy-dense, sugary treat: a 100 g portion provides 410 kcal. For a lighter serving, cut a smaller slice and pair it with an unsweetened drink.
Low
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Low
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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
4.86g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.49g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.89g
Omega 6:3 ratio 57:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (57:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.