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Eccles cake Calories
British pastry, currants, sweet, buttery pastry
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Eccles cake (55 g) has 215 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 35.8 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0 mg of Copper covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Eccles cake Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 55 g
215
KCAL / 55G
Carbs
35.8g
· 13% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
7.2g
· 9% 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 66% · Protein 5% · Fat 29%
Eccles cake nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (55 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.85 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 116 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 35.8 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
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 Eccles cake?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 55 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 30 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 55 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 75 g | 293 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 90 g | 351 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 110 g | 429 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 220 g | 858 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eccles cake
What is an Eccles cake?
An Eccles cake is a small British pastry filled with currants and wrapped in buttery, flaky pastry. It is usually topped with sugar and baked until golden; despite the name, it is more like a filled pastry than a sponge cake.
What is in an Eccles cake?
An Eccles cake is typically made with currants, sugar and flaky pastry, often with warming spices such as nutmeg or cinnamon. Recipes vary, but the defining combination is a sweet currant filling enclosed in buttery layers.
Where does Eccles cake come from?
Eccles cake is associated with Eccles, a town in historic Lancashire that is now part of Greater Manchester, England. It became a well-known regional pastry and is still strongly linked with the town.
What is the difference between an Eccles cake and a Chorley cake?
An Eccles cake is usually round, made with flaky pastry and finished with sugar. A Chorley cake is generally flatter and made with shortcrust pastry. Both can contain currants, but their pastry and shape set them apart.
Why does an Eccles cake have cuts on top?
The small cuts on an Eccles cake let steam escape as the filling heats up. They help keep the pastry from ballooning unevenly and reduce the chance of the filling forcing its way through the sealed edges.
How do you make Eccles cakes at home?
To make Eccles cakes, wrap a small portion of sweetened currants in squares of flaky pastry, seal and turn them over, then add a few slits and a little sugar on top. Bake until the pastry is golden and crisp.
How should you serve an Eccles cake?
Serve an Eccles cake warm or at room temperature, often with a cup of tea. For a traditional sweet-and-savoury pairing, try it with Lancashire cheese; the cheese’s salty flavour complements the currant filling.
Can you freeze Eccles cakes?
Yes, Eccles cakes freeze well once completely cool. Wrap them airtight to protect the pastry, then thaw before serving. A brief reheat in the oven can help restore some crispness to the flaky outer layers.
How should you store Eccles cakes?
Keep Eccles cakes in an airtight container in a cool, dry place and let them cool fully before storing. Sealing them while warm traps steam, which can make the flaky pastry soft.
Are Eccles cakes made with currants or raisins?
Traditional Eccles cakes are made with currants, which are small dried grapes, rather than fresh currants. Some modern recipes use raisins or a mixture, but currants give the filling its characteristic small, tart-sweet fruit pieces.
Eccles cake Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1.1µg · 4% DV
B5
0.17mg · 3% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
116mg · 5% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Iron
0.66mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
61mg · 2% DV
Eccles cake Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Eccles cake
To burn the 215 calories in 1 piece (medium) (55 g):
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Walking (5 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 Eccles cake?
Eccles cake is a small British pastry associated with the town of Eccles in Lancashire. It is made from flaky, buttery pastry folded around a filling of currants, then baked until crisp and often finished with a little sugar. The fruit inside turns soft and sweet, contrasting with the delicate, crisp layers outside.
In Britain, it is commonly enjoyed with tea, and a traditional pairing is Lancashire cheese, whose savouriness balances the sweet filling. Elsewhere, it makes an easy café treat or afternoon snack with coffee or tea. Its character is mainly sweet and pastry-rich, with carbohydrates and fat doing most of the work; for a lighter snack, have one on its own rather than adding another dessert.
How Nutritious Is Eccles cake?
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 Eccles cake 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 Eccles cake Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Eccles cake 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
Eccles cake Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.85g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.93g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.83g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11:1).
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