Vanilla layer cake

A vanilla layer cake is a classic dessert consisting of multiple soft, moist vanilla-flavored cake rounds stacked with frosting, typically vanilla buttercream or cream cheese frosting. Originating from European and American baking traditions, it's a staple at celebrations like birthdays and weddings.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This cake is high in carbohydrates and fat due to sugar, flour, and butter, with minimal protein. A typical slice provides around 300-500 calories, along with some calcium and iron from dairy and flour.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	400 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	35 g
Sodium	280 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	90 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.2 mcg
Phosphorus	50 mg
Magnesium	10 mg

Per 1 slice (1/12 of a 9-inch cake, 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Vanilla layer cake is culturally iconic as a symbol of celebration in Western societies, while nutritionally, it's a source of quick energy but should be enjoyed in moderation due to its high sugar and saturated fat content.