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A small golden-brown cupcake with a gently domed, slightly textured top and dark date pieces visible in the crumb, served in a pleated paper liner.

Date Cupcake Calories

Moist cupcake sweetened with dates

In season: Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

320kcal

GI

55medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

180mg

FIBER · 100 G

3.2g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Date Cupcake (60 g) has 192 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.2 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 5.1 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 39 mg of Phosphorus covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Date Cupcake Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g

192

KCAL / 60G

Carbs

34.2g

· 12% DV

Protein

2.5g

· 5% DV

Fat

5.1g

· 7% DV

Fiber

1.9g

· 7% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 5% · Fat 24%

Date Cupcake nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (60 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories192 kcal
Total fat5.1 g7%
Saturated fat1.32 g7%
Trans fat0.03 g
Sodium108 mg5%
Total carbohydrate34.2 g12%
Fiber1.9 g7%
Protein2.5 g5%

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 Date Cupcake?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)60 g192 kcal
1 piece (mini)30 g96 kcal
1 piece (small)40 g128 kcal
1 piece (thin)50 g160 kcal
1 piece (thick)75 g240 kcal
1 piece (large)90 g288 kcal
100 g100 g320 kcal
2 piece (medium)120 g384 kcal
1 piece (jumbo)120 g384 kcal

Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Date Cupcake

How do you make date cupcakes?

Date cupcakes are made by mixing chopped or puréed dates into cupcake batter. Soften dried dates in hot water first, then blend or mash them; fold them into the wet ingredients before combining with the dry ingredients, and bake in cupcake cases.

Can dates replace sugar in date cupcakes?

Dates can sweeten date cupcakes, but they do not behave exactly like granulated sugar. Date purée adds moisture and makes the crumb denser, so use a recipe designed for dates rather than swapping them in equal amounts in any cupcake recipe.

How do you keep date cupcakes moist?

To keep date cupcakes moist, soften the dates before blending them and avoid overmixing the batter. Take the cupcakes out as soon as they are baked through, since extra oven time dries them out; store cooled cupcakes in an airtight container.

Can you freeze date cupcakes?

Yes, date cupcakes freeze well without frosting. Cool them completely, wrap them individually, and seal them in a freezer-safe container. Thaw at room temperature while still wrapped to help prevent the surface from becoming sticky or drying out.

What frosting goes well with date cupcakes?

Cream cheese frosting pairs especially well with date cupcakes because its gentle tang balances the dates’ caramel-like sweetness. Vanilla buttercream also works; add a little cinnamon or chopped walnut on top if you want a warmer, more textured finish.

Should dates be soaked before making date cupcakes?

Yes, soaking dried dates makes them easier to mash or blend into a smooth purée for date cupcakes. Cover pitted dates with hot water until soft, then drain them if the recipe does not call for the soaking liquid.

Can you make date cupcakes without a blender?

Yes, you can make date cupcakes without a blender. Finely chop the pitted dates, soak them in hot water until soft, then mash them thoroughly with a fork; the finished cupcakes may have more noticeable pieces of date.

Why did my date cupcakes turn out dense?

Date cupcakes can turn dense if the batter is overmixed or the date purée is especially thick. Mix just until the flour disappears, soften the dates fully, and measure flour without packing it down so the batter does not become too heavy.

Can you add nuts to date cupcakes?

Yes, chopped walnuts or pecans are popular additions to date cupcakes. Fold them into the batter just before portioning it into the cases; their crunch complements the soft dates without needing a change to the cupcake method.

What can you serve with date cupcakes?

Date cupcakes go well with tea or coffee, especially when served without a very sweet frosting. For a simple dessert, serve one with plain yogurt or a spoonful of lightly whipped cream, letting the dates’ rich flavor remain the focus.

Date Cupcake Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0.05mg · 4% DV

Biotin

1.2µg · 4% DV

B6

0.05mg · 3% DV

B5

0.15mg · 3% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

39mg · 6% DV

Copper

0.05mg · 6% DV

Sodium

108mg · 5% DV

Potassium ⭐

108mg · 3% DV

Date Cupcake Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

55
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

13.2
Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Date Cupcake

To burn the 192 calories in 1 piece (medium) (60 g):

🚶

47min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

20min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

26min

Cycling

🏊

22min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Date Cupcake?

A Date Cupcake is a small, individually baked cake sweetened with dates. It brings the familiar cupcake format, popular in English-speaking baking, together with the mellow sweetness and moisture of dates. The crumb is soft and tender, with a gentle caramel-like flavour rather than the sharp sweetness of a heavily frosted cake.

Serve one with tea or coffee as an afternoon treat, or add it to a dessert spread. Its single-portion format makes it easy to pack for a snack, though it is still a sweet bake rather than an everyday staple. A plain Date Cupcake pairs well with black coffee or unsweetened tea; skip a rich topping if you prefer a simpler finish.

How Nutritious Is Date Cupcake?

Nutrient density

Low

22/ 100

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

30/ 100

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 Date Cupcake 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 Date Cupcake Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy yes
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Date Cupcake Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Date Cupcake Fat Profile

SATURATED

1.32g

MONOUNSATURATED

1.5g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.72g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 33:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (33:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.