Ingredient

Cake

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers may add cake pieces or crumbs to other foods, such as snack bars …

What it is

Cake is a baked food, typically a sweet dessert, made from a batter of flour, sugar, eggs, and fat, often with leavening agents. When listed as an ingredient, it usually refers to pieces or crumbs of prepared cake incorporated into other food products.

Why it's used

Manufacturers may add cake pieces or crumbs to other foods, such as snack bars or confections, to provide specific flavors, textures, and sweetness. It can contribute to the overall bulk and appeal of a product.

Health notes

Cake itself is a food product, not a food additive, and is subject to general food safety regulations in the US. As a prepared food, cake often contains added sugars and saturated fats. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. They also advise keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA and EFSA evaluate specific food additives, not composite food products like cake.

Allergen info

Cake commonly contains major allergens such as wheat (gluten), eggs, and milk. Depending on the recipe, it may also contain tree nuts or soy.

Products containing Cake

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MARLENKA Snack Bar Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 472kcal 5Protein 27.5Fat 50Carbs PAMELA'S Raspberry & Fig Bar, Raspberry & Fig Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 350kcal 2.5Protein 6.2Fat 67.5Carbs Labree's Bakery Inc 8In German Chocolate Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 395kcal 4.0Protein 21.1Fat 52.6Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Kathy Kaye, Soft N' Buttery Popcorn Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 421kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 64.3Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Popcorn Cake, Caramel & Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 421kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 64.3Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Kathy Kaye, Zebra Popcorn Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 421kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 64.3Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Kathy Kaye, Soft N' Buttery Popcorn Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 421kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 64.3Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, Creme Cake, Cinnamon Swirl, Cinnamon Swirl Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 310kcal 2.8Protein 8.4Fat 57.8Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Handcrafted Creme Cake, Pumpkin Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 268kcal 4.2Protein 8.4Fat 46.5Carbs Tristar International Ltd. Cakes N' Candy, Cake, Lemon Cream Cheese, Lemon Cream Cheese Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 459kcal 3.5Protein 21.2Fat 42.4Carbs Labree's Bakery Inc Mini Cupcakes With Sprinkles Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 392kcal 2.7Protein 18.9Fat 56.8Carbs Labree's Bakery Inc La Bree's Bakery, Mini Cupcakes, Mojito, Mojito Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 405kcal 2.7Protein 20.3Fat 56.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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