Cookies and cakes

Cookies and cakes are beloved baked desserts, typically made from flour, sugar, eggs, butter or oil, and flavorings like vanilla or chocolate. They originate from various culinary traditions worldwide, with cakes often associated with celebrations and cookies as everyday treats. Their textures range from soft and fluffy to crisp and chewy, depending on the recipe.

🍳 View the full Cookies and cakes recipe →

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These treats are generally high in carbohydrates and fats, with moderate protein from eggs and flour. A typical serving (one cookie or a slice of cake) provides around 150-300 calories, along with some iron and B vitamins from enriched flour, though they are not significant sources of other nutrients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	13 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	190 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	80 mg
Vitamin A	10 mcg
Vitamin D	0.2 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.0 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg

Per 2 cookies (approx. 60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, cakes are central to milestones like birthdays and weddings across many societies, while cookies often symbolize comfort and home baking. Nutritionally, their high energy density made them historically valuable for quick sustenance, though modern diets often limit them due to sugar and fat content.