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A dense cake that failed to rise, typically made with flour, sugar, eggs, and fat.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Unrisen cake (80 g) has 293 calories. That works out to 366 calories per 100 g. It contains 41.6 g of carbs, 4.4 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 8 µg of Selenium covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
293
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
41.6g
· 15% DV
Protein
4.4g
· 9% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% 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 57% · Protein 6% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 293 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.4 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.16 g | |
| Sodium | 224 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 41.6 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% |
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) | 80 g | 293 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 146 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 220 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 366 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 100 g | 366 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 439 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 130 g | 476 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 549 kcal |
Calculated from 366 calories per 100 g.
An unrisen cake commonly results from inactive baking powder, inaccurate measurements, overmixing, or an oven that was not fully preheated. Check that the raising agent is fresh, measure ingredients carefully, and put the batter into the oven soon after mixing.
Sometimes, if the unrisen cake is still warm and underbaked, you can return it to the oven to finish cooking. It is unlikely to regain its height, though. Once it has cooled completely, use it in another dessert instead.
Yes, an unrisen cake is safe to eat if it is fully baked; it will simply be denser than intended. If the center is wet or contains raw batter, keep baking it. Avoid tasting batter made with raw eggs.
An unrisen cake with a gummy center is usually underbaked, especially if the oven runs cool or the pan is too deep for the recipe. Test the center with a skewer and continue baking if wet batter clings to it.
Yes, you can rebake an unrisen cake if you notice it is undercooked before it has cooled. Put it back in the oven and check the center as it finishes. Rebaking a cold cake usually dries it out rather than making it rise.
Yes, expired or poorly stored baking powder may lose its ability to release enough gas, leaving an unrisen cake. Replace it if it has been open for a long time or stored somewhere damp, and mix it evenly with the dry ingredients.
It can. Opening the oven door early lets heat escape, and a cake that has not set may sink before its structure firms up. Keep the door closed until the cake is nearly done, then check it quickly.
Insert a skewer into the center of the unrisen cake. It is done if the skewer comes out clean or with a few dry crumbs; wet batter means it needs more time. A sunken appearance alone does not confirm that it is raw.
Yes, you can freeze an unrisen cake once it has cooled completely. Wrap individual portions tightly so they do not dry out or absorb freezer odors, then thaw them at room temperature before serving or using them in a dessert.
You can crumble an unrisen cake into a layered dessert with custard, fruit, or whipped cream. If it is fully baked, its dense texture also works well toasted and served with a topping. Let it cool before crumbling so it holds together.
Vitamins
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
B1
0.14mg · 12% DV
B12
0.28µg · 12% DV
Biotin
3.2µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Selenium
8µg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
72mg · 10% DV
Sodium
224mg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
72mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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An unrisen cake is a baked cake made with familiar ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs and fat, but it has stayed dense instead of gaining the expected lift in the oven. It is not a distinct regional specialty; it may simply be the result of a recipe or baking process that did not produce enough rise.
Its crumb is compact and often moist, with a heavier bite than a light sponge cake. It can be sliced and served with tea or coffee, or treated as a simple homemade dessert. Since it is mainly a flour-and-sugar bake and relatively low in fibre, a modest slice alongside fresh fruit makes a practical serving; it can also be enjoyed plain rather than topped with extra frosting.
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
4.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.