Rice Krispie Cake (UK)

A Rice Krispie Cake (UK) is a no-bake, sweet treat made from puffed rice cereal bound together with melted marshmallows or syrup and butter. It's a beloved childhood classic in the United Kingdom, often made at home or sold in school tuck shops and bakeries.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This treat is very high in simple carbohydrates and sugar, providing quick energy but minimal protein or fiber. A single, small cake typically contains around 100-150 calories, with the bulk of its energy coming from the sugary binding agent.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	200 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	4.5 g
Fiber	0.3 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	120 mg
Iron	2 mg
Calcium	10 mg
Potassium	30 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg
Folate	40 µg
Phosphorus	35 mg
Magnesium	5 mg

Per 1 square (50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a nostalgic staple of British childhood, often associated with simple home baking and children's parties. Its unique texture—a crispy, chewy, and slightly sticky bite—comes from the contrast between the airy cereal and the gooey marshmallow matrix.