Malt Cake

Malt Cake is a dense, chewy confection made primarily from malted barley flour, sugar, butter, and eggs, often with a topping of nuts or a simple glaze. It's a popular treat in various forms across Europe and North America, known for its deep, toasty sweetness.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carbohydrate, high-fat dessert, providing quick energy from sugars and fats. A typical slice (around 80g) can contain approximately 350-450 calories, with minimal protein or fiber.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	280 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Vitamin A	80 µg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.15 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.12 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.8 mg
Phosphorus	90 mg

Per 1 piece (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Its unique flavor comes from malted barley, which is also the key ingredient in beer and malted milkshakes, giving it a distinctive, nostalgic 'malty' taste that sets it apart from standard vanilla or chocolate cakes.