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Lemon-flavored, soft cake, popular snack
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Lemon Popcake (45 g) has 185 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 27 g of carbs, 2.1 g of protein, 7.4 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Lemon Popcake is a portion-sized packaged cake snack with a soft crumb and lemon flavour. It is the kind of convenient sweet treat often picked up for a lunchbox or an afternoon break, rather than a home-baked lemon cake.
Its gentle citrus taste and tender texture go well with tea or coffee. It is mostly a source of carbohydrates and fat, with 410 calories per 100 g, so it works best as a small treat rather than the centre of a filling snack. Pair one piece with fresh fruit, or enjoy it with an unsweetened drink.
Selected: 100 g
410
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
60g
· 22% DV
Protein
4.7g
· 9% DV
Fat
16.5g
· 21% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 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%
Vitamins
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.2µg · 7% DV
B5
0.28mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
68mg · 10% DV
Sodium
210mg · 9% DV
Selenium
5.2µg · 9% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 410 calories in 100 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.
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
— Not 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
4.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 52.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (52.5:1).
Lemon Popcake is a small, lemon-flavoured cake treat shaped into balls and covered with a smooth coating. The cake-pop style shown is served on sticks, making it easy to hold as a party snack or dessert.
To make Lemon Popcake, crumble lemon cake and mix it with just enough frosting or cream cheese to hold together. Shape the mixture into balls, chill them, add sticks, then dip each one in melted confectionery coating.
Lemon Popcake can slide off if the cake balls are too soft or the sticks are not anchored. Chill the balls first, dip each stick tip into melted coating before inserting it, and chill again before dipping.
The coating on Lemon Popcake can crack when very cold cake balls meet hot coating, or when the coating sets too quickly. Let the balls lose some of their chill and keep the melted coating warm, not hot.
For a smooth coating on Lemon Popcake, melt the coating gently until fully fluid and thin it with a suitable confectionery product if needed. Dip each ball once, then let excess coating drip off before it sets.
Yes, leftover lemon cake works well for Lemon Popcake. Remove any very dry or hard edges, crumble the cake finely, and add binder a little at a time; too much frosting makes the balls greasy and difficult to coat.
Yes, Lemon Popcake freezes well when sealed in an airtight container. Freeze the pieces in a single layer first so their coatings do not stick together, then thaw them in the refrigerator to limit condensation.
Refrigerate Lemon Popcake in a covered container, especially if its filling or binder contains dairy. For the best texture, let chilled pieces sit briefly at room temperature before serving, and eat homemade ones within a few days.
Lemon zest gives Lemon Popcake a strong citrus aroma without adding much liquid. A little juice can add tartness, but too much may make the cake mixture damp and prevent the balls from holding their shape.
Serve Lemon Popcake with fresh berries, plain tea, or coffee to balance its sweet coating. Arrange the sticks upright in a stand so the coating stays intact and guests can pick one up without touching the cake.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.