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Dry-textured sweet baked cake with walnuts
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Walnut dry cake (45 g) has 194 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.3 g of carbs, 3.7 g of protein, 10.4 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 45 g
194
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
22.3g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.7g
· 7% DV
Fat
10.4g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 7% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 194 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.4 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.3 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% |
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) | 45 g | 194 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 172 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 70 g | 301 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 90 g | 387 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 1 serving (triple) | 135 g | 581 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
A walnut dry cake is made by folding chopped walnuts into a cake batter, then baking it until the center is set. Add the walnuts near the end and avoid overmixing after adding the flour to keep the crumb from becoming tough.
A walnut dry cake often turns out dry because it was baked too long or the batter did not contain enough moisture or fat. Check the center with a toothpick near the end of baking; a few moist crumbs are fine, but a completely clean, dry pick can mean it is overdone.
To stop walnuts sinking in a walnut dry cake, chop them into small pieces and toss them with a little flour before folding them into the batter. A very thin batter and large walnut pieces make sinking more likely.
Yes, a walnut dry cake freezes well when wrapped tightly. Freeze it in individual slices so you can thaw only what you need, and let the slices come to room temperature before serving to restore a softer texture.
Store a walnut dry cake only after it has cooled completely, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Keeping it covered while warm traps steam and can make the surface damp; separate slices with baking paper if they stick together.
You can toast the walnuts for a walnut dry cake to bring out a deeper, nuttier flavor. Let them cool completely before folding them into the batter, since warm walnuts can affect the mixture and may start to release their oils.
A walnut dry cake pairs well with tea or coffee, and fresh fruit can balance its rich, nutty flavor. If the cake is already sweet, serve it plain rather than adding a heavy glaze or syrup.
A walnut dry cake is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs, and the middle feels set. A browned top alone does not confirm that the center has finished baking.
Yes, you can make a walnut dry cake with a neutral-flavored oil instead of butter. Oil keeps the crumb moist, while butter gives it a more buttery flavor; use a recipe written for oil or the cake’s texture may change.
A walnut dry cake can sink in the middle if it is underbaked, the batter is overmixed, or the oven door is opened before the cake has set. Check that the center is cooked before removing it, and avoid beating the batter once the flour is added.
Vitamins
Biotin
2.25µg · 8% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B2
0.06mg · 5% DV
B3
0.72mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.35mg · 15% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Selenium
6.3µg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
58mg · 8% DV
Sodium
126mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
77mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Walnut dry cake is a baked, sliceable cake made with flour, eggs and sugar, with walnuts folded into the batter. It is familiar in Turkish home baking, where the nuts add a toasted aroma and a little crunch to the crumb.
Unlike a moist, frosted cake, it has a drier, crumbly texture and is often served in slices with tea; coffee works just as well. Its flour and sugar make it carbohydrate-forward, while walnuts and added fat make it fairly energy-dense. A medium slice is a satisfying sweet bite, but a smaller piece alongside unsweetened tea is an easy way to keep the serving 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
2.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.69g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.84g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.