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Sweet sandwich-style dessert made with red cake layers and creamy filling
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Red cake sandwich (120 g) has 462 calories. That works out to 385 calories per 100 g. It contains 63.1 g of carbs, 5.8 g of protein, 21.4 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of B2 covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 67 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
462
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
63.1g
· 23% DV
Protein
5.8g
· 12% DV
Fat
21.4g
· 27% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 5% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 462 kcal | |
| Total fat | 21.4 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 7.68 g | 38% |
| Trans fat | 0.24 g | |
| Sodium | 336 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% |
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 piece (medium) | 120 g | 462 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 45 g | 173 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 70 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 90 g | 347 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 385 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 693 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 240 g | 924 kcal |
Calculated from 385 calories per 100 g.
A red cake sandwich is a dessert made by placing a creamy filling between two layers or pieces of red cake. Despite the name, it is not a savory bread sandwich; it is usually served as a handheld sweet or sliced dessert.
Bake red cake layers, let them cool completely, then spread a firm cream filling over one layer and top it with another. Chilling the assembled red cake sandwich briefly helps the filling set and keeps it from squeezing out when cut.
A red cake sandwich can have cream cheese frosting, buttercream, or whipped cream between its layers. The best choice depends on the cake and how it will be served; a thicker filling generally holds the sandwich together better.
No. Red velvet describes a style of cake, while a red cake sandwich describes cake layers joined by a filling. A red cake sandwich can use red velvet cake, but the name does not require that particular recipe.
The cake in a red cake sandwich is often colored with food coloring. Red velvet-style recipes may also use cocoa and acidic ingredients, but those ingredients alone do not reliably create the vivid red color found in many versions.
A soft, moist cake that stays intact when handled works best for a red cake sandwich. Sponge cake and red velvet-style cake are common choices; very crumbly layers can break while you spread the filling or assemble the dessert.
A red cake sandwich is a broad name for red cake joined with a creamy filling. A whoopie pie is usually made with two small, soft, rounded cake-like cookies around a filling, so the shapes and textures are typically different.
Keep a red cake sandwich with a perishable cream filling covered in the refrigerator rather than at room temperature. For the best texture, eat it within a few days and let it sit out briefly before serving.
Yes, a red cake sandwich can be frozen, though cream cheese or whipped-cream fillings may change texture as they thaw. Wrap it airtight, thaw it in the refrigerator, and avoid freezing it again after thawing.
Serve a red cake sandwich with coffee, tea, or fresh berries. Since the cake and filling are already sweet and creamy, a plain drink or tart fruit balances the dessert better than an additional sugary topping.
Vitamins
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Vitamin A
114µg · 13% DV
Biotin
3.6µg · 12% DV
B12
0.22µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Selenium
8.4µg · 15% DV
Sodium
336mg · 15% DV
Manganese
0.22mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
132mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A Red cake sandwich is a sweet, sandwich-style dessert made by layering red-colored cake with a creamy filling. Recipes can vary in both the cake and the filling, and the name alone does not point to a particular place of origin.
Its soft, tender cake and smooth cream make for a rich, distinctly sweet bite. It is often enjoyed as a café-style treat or served at celebrations, with coffee or tea alongside. Nutritionally, it is mainly a source of carbohydrates and fat, with little fibre and a modest amount of protein. For a lighter dessert, share a medium piece or serve a smaller portion 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 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
✓ 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
7.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.52g
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.