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Homemade sweet plain cake
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Homemade sweet cake (60 g) has 228 calories. That works out to 380 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.5 g of carbs, 3.5 g of protein, 9.4 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 3.6 µg of Biotin covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 67 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 60 g
228
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
32.5g
· 12% DV
Protein
3.5g
· 7% DV
Fat
9.4g
· 12% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 6% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 228 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.4 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.52 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 156 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% |
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) | 60 g | 228 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 35 g | 133 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 85 g | 323 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 95 g | 361 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 380 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 456 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 570 kcal |
Calculated from 380 calories per 100 g.
To make homemade sweet cake, beat eggs and sugar, then mix in the wet ingredients and gently fold in the flour and leavening. Pour the batter into a greased tin and bake in a preheated oven until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Homemade sweet cake often sinks when the centre is still underbaked or the oven door is opened before the structure has set. Keep the door closed during baking and test the centre with a skewer before taking the cake out.
For moist, fluffy homemade sweet cake, use room-temperature ingredients, beat the eggs and sugar well, and fold in the flour only until combined. Overmixing after adding flour can make the crumb dense, while overbaking dries it out.
Homemade sweet cake needs enough time in a preheated oven for its centre to set, but the exact baking time depends on the tin and oven. Check near the end of baking by inserting a skewer in the centre; it should come out without wet batter.
Store homemade sweet cake in an airtight container once it has cooled completely. It will keep well for a few days in a cool, dry place; refrigerate it if it has a perishable frosting or filling, since those need to stay chilled.
Yes, homemade sweet cake freezes well. Let it cool completely, then wrap the whole cake or individual slices tightly and place them in a freezer-safe container. Thaw at room temperature while still wrapped to help prevent the cake from drying out.
Yes, you can make homemade sweet cake by hand with a whisk and a spatula. Whisk the eggs and sugar until well combined, then stir in the remaining ingredients; fold in the flour gently rather than beating the batter vigorously.
Yes, oil can replace butter in homemade sweet cake, and it often keeps the crumb soft. The cake will have a less buttery flavour, so use a neutral-tasting oil and follow the amount specified for fat in your recipe.
Homemade sweet cake is usually dry because it has been overbaked or too much flour was added. Measure flour without packing it into the cup, check the centre near the end of baking, and take the cake out as soon as it is cooked through.
Yes, homemade sweet cake can raise blood sugar because it is made with sugar and refined flour. People with diabetes can ask their clinician or dietitian how a portion fits their individual glucose targets and meal plan.
Vitamins
Biotin
3.6µg · 12% DV
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
Vitamin A
76.8µg · 9% DV
B12
0.13µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6.6µg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
53mg · 8% DV
Sodium
156mg · 7% DV
Iron
0.96mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
66mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Homemade sweet cake is a simple home-baked cake, commonly made with flour, sugar, eggs and milk or yoghurt, with oil or butter added for a tender crumb. Recipes vary from kitchen to kitchen, but this plain version is not defined by a filling or frosting.
Soft and sweet, it is often served in slices with tea or coffee, whether as an everyday treat at home or for sharing with guests. It provides mostly carbohydrates and fat, with little fibre; a 60 g slice is a convenient portion to serve. For a lighter snack, offer a thinner slice alongside fresh fruit, or pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
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 2
Minimally 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
2.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.66g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
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.