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Sweet Turkish-style cake dessert with syrup and cream
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of Sultan cake has 285 calories. It contains 36.5 g of carbs, 4.8 g of protein, 13.8 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 8 µg of Selenium covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 100 g
285
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
36.5g
· 13% DV
Protein
4.8g
· 10% DV
Fat
13.8g
· 18% 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 50% · Protein 7% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 285 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.8 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 6.1 g | 31% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 165 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% |
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) | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 80 g | 228 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 371 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 140 g | 399 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 428 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 220 g | 627 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
Sultan cake is a Turkish-style dessert made with cake soaked in syrup and topped or layered with cream. Recipes vary, but the contrast between the moist, sweet cake and the creamy topping is its defining feature.
Sultan cake is made by baking a cake base, soaking it with syrup, then adding cream after the cake has cooled. Follow the recipe’s instructions for syrup temperature and soaking time, since cake bases and syrups vary.
Sultan cake is typically soaked with syrup and finished with cream, while an ordinary sponge cake may be served plain or with a light filling. The syrup gives Sultan cake a noticeably moister, sweeter texture.
Sultan cake recipes use different syrup temperatures, but commonly one component is warm and the other is cooler. Avoid pouring boiling syrup onto a boiling-hot cake, which can make the crumb soggy; follow the specific recipe’s order.
To keep Sultan cake from getting soggy, use the amount of syrup in your recipe and pour it over the cake gradually. Make a few small holes in the surface first, and let the cake absorb the syrup before spreading on the cream.
Sultan cake is usually topped with a milk-based cream, such as custard-style pastry cream or a whipped cream mixture, depending on the recipe. Spread it only after the syrup-soaked cake has cooled, so the topping does not melt.
Sultan cake is generally served chilled because its cream topping needs to stay firm and the syrup-soaked cake benefits from resting. Refrigerate it after assembling, then cut clean slices just before serving.
Sultan cake keeps for about 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator because it contains cream. Return leftovers to the fridge promptly rather than leaving them at room temperature for an extended time.
You can freeze the cake base before adding cream, but a fully assembled Sultan cake may become watery or lose its texture when thawed. Wrap the plain base airtight, thaw it in the refrigerator, then add fresh cream before serving.
Yes, you can make Sultan cake less sweet by reducing the syrup slightly and choosing an unsweetened or lightly sweetened cream. Add syrup gradually and taste as you go, since the cake should still absorb enough to stay moist.
Vitamins
Biotin
3µg · 10% DV
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
Vitamin A
78µg · 9% DV
B12
0.18µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Selenium
8µg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
92mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.18mg · 8% DV
Calcium
78mg · 8% DV
Sodium
165mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
105mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sultan cake is a Turkish-style dessert made with cake, syrup and cream. Recipes vary, but the syrup gives the cake a moist texture, while the cream makes each slice rich and soft. It is usually served in slices rather than as an everyday plain cake.
In Turkey, it suits tea time, gatherings and celebrations, and it can also be enjoyed with coffee. Outside Turkey, serve it as a dessert for sharing or alongside unsweetened tea to balance its sweetness. At 285 calories per 100 g, it is an indulgent treat with little fibre; a smaller slice is a practical choice if you want something lighter.
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
6.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 63.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (63.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.