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Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake Calories
Sweet, carbohydrate-rich dessert
In season: Winter · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 slice (medium) of Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake (120 g) has 217 calories. That works out to 181 calories per 100 g. It contains 37 g of carbs, 4.1 g of protein, 6.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.4 µg of B12 covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 120 g
217
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
37g
· 13% DV
Protein
4.1g
· 8% DV
Fat
6.2g
· 8% 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 67% · Protein 7% · Fat 26%
Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake nutrition facts table · 1 slice (medium) (120 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 217 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.2 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.36 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 118 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% |
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 Slice of Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 120 g | 217 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 70 g | 127 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 163 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 181 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 272 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 180 g | 326 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 240 g | 434 kcal |
Calculated from 181 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake
What is Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake?
Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake is a chilled layered dessert made with ladyfinger biscuits and orange-flavoured custard. The biscuits soften as the cake rests, so the finished slices have a tender, pudding-like texture rather than a baked sponge crumb.
How do you make Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake?
Make a thick orange custard, briefly dip ladyfingers in milk, then layer the biscuits and custard in a dish. Chill until the layers hold together, and finish with orange zest or fresh orange pieces just before serving.
Does Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake need to be baked?
No, Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake is assembled without baking. The custard is cooked on the stovetop, then layered with the biscuits and chilled; the refrigerator sets the dessert and softens the ladyfingers.
Can Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake be made ahead?
Yes, Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake is well suited to making ahead. Chilling gives the custard time to firm and the biscuits time to soften; cover the dish while it rests and add fresh fruit close to serving.
How do you keep ladyfingers from getting soggy in Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake?
Dip the ladyfingers quickly rather than soaking them. They absorb moisture from both the dip and the custard as the cake chills, so a brief dip helps them soften without collapsing into a mushy layer.
Why is the custard in Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake lumpy?
The custard can turn lumpy if the flour or starch is not smoothly mixed into the milk before heating, or if it is left unstirred as it thickens. Whisk it continuously while cooking; blend it while hot if lumps remain.
Can you freeze Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake?
Freezing is not ideal for Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake. The custard may release water as it thaws, and the ladyfingers can become overly soft; refrigerate leftovers instead for a better texture.
What can replace ladyfingers in Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake?
Plain tea biscuits or sponge cake can replace ladyfingers in Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake. Tea biscuits may soften faster, so use little or no dipping liquid; sponge cake can be layered directly with the custard.
How should Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake be served?
Serve Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake cold, cut into neat slices once the layers have set. Orange zest, thin orange slices, or a light dusting of grated chocolate complements the custard without covering its citrus flavour.
Is Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake the same as tiramisu?
No, Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake is different from tiramisu. Both may use ladyfingers, but this cake is layered with orange custard, while tiramisu is characteristically made with coffee and a mascarpone-based cream.
Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.36µg · 15% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
Vitamin C
7.8mg · 9% DV
B5
0.35mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
102mg · 15% DV
Selenium
6.96µg · 13% DV
Iodine
18µg · 12% DV
Calcium
110mg · 11% DV
Sodium
118mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
166mg · 5% DV
Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake
To burn the 217 calories in 1 slice (medium) (120 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake?
Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake layers soft ladyfinger biscuits with orange-flavoured custard, in a home-style dessert popular in Turkey. The biscuits are often lightly moistened before the custard is spread between or over them, then the assembled cake is chilled so it sets and slices neatly.
Its texture is tender and spoon-soft, with the biscuits adding a little sponge-like body and orange bringing a fresh note to the sweetness. It is usually served cold, as a dessert or alongside tea or coffee. This is a sweet, carbohydrate-rich treat; serve modest slices with fresh fruit if you’d like a lighter finish.
How Nutritious Is Orange Custard Ladyfinger 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 Orange Custard Ladyfinger 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 Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Orange Custard Ladyfinger 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
Orange Custard Ladyfinger Cake Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.74g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.