Ingredient

Cake Base Sugar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add cake base sugar primarily for sweetness and to improve the texture and …

What it is

Cake base sugar is a blend of sugars, typically sucrose and corn syrup, designed for use in baked goods. It is formulated to provide sweetness and contribute to the texture and moisture of cakes and other pastries. The specific composition can vary by manufacturer.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add cake base sugar primarily for sweetness and to improve the texture and shelf life of baked goods. It helps create a tender crumb and prevents staling. It is commonly found in cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes, croissants, sweet rolls, and muffins.

Health notes

Cake base sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. It provides calories and carbohydrates, similar to other sugars. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated sugars and sweeteners, setting guidelines for their use. Excessive intake of added sugars from any source is linked to health concerns by organizations like the WHO.

Allergen info

Cake base sugar is not derived from any of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Cake Base Sugar

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Kingston Marketing Co Strawberry Cake Bites Enrobed In Strawberry Fondant Icing Topped With Chocolate String Icing, Strawberry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 351kcal 1.8Protein 14.0Fat 56.1Carbs Mk Commercial Kitchens, Inc. Bourbon Pecan Cordial Cake, Bourbon Pecan Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 423kcal 4.2Protein 23.9Fat 46.5Carbs Mk Commercial Kitchens, Inc. The Original Ya-Hoo! Baking Co., Cordial Cake, Caribbean Rum, Caribbean Rum Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 394kcal 4.2Protein 19.7Fat 50.7Carbs Mk Commercial Kitchens, Inc. Cordial Cake, Chocolate Espresso Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 380kcal 5.6Protein 19.7Fat 47.9Carbs Coborn's Incorporated Fresh Coborn's, Marble Cupcakes W/ Buttercrem Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 403kcal 12.5Protein 19.4Fat 56.9Carbs Coborn's Incorporated Fresh Coborn's, Iced Marble Cupcake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 406kcal 3.1Protein 18.8Fat 57.8Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Chocolate Creme Cake, Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 374kcal 4.4Protein 19.8Fat 47.2Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Lemon Mousse Filled Flavored Cake, Lemon Mousse Filled Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 85% DV per serving High in added sugars — 84% DV per serving 423kcal 3.1Protein 26.9Fat 43.1Carbs Smart & Final Iris Corporation Banana Nut Muffins, Banana Nut Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in added sugars — 68% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 367kcal 4.7Protein 19.5Fat 44.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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