Cake, snack cakes, creme-filled, sponge
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This is a light, airy sponge cake layered with a sweet, creamy filling, typically made from vegetable shortening and sugar. Its texture is a delightful contrast between the soft, porous cake and the smooth, rich cream. Nutritionally, it's a high-energy treat, with over 64g of carbohydrates and 37g of sugar per 100g, making it a quick source of energy.
💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its simple, nostalgic sweetness and the satisfying textural contrast between the fluffy sponge and the smooth creme. It's a versatile, no-fuss treat that's perfect for lunchboxes, coffee breaks, or a quick dessert.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high sugar and refined carbohydrate content can lead to rapid blood sugar spikes and subsequent crashes. Those watching their blood sugar, weight, or dental health should be cautious. To mitigate this, enjoy a small portion alongside a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts or a piece of cheese) to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates.
- Offers a convenient, portable snack option.
- Can satisfy intense sugar cravings effectively.
- Often fortified with some vitamins and minerals.
- Has a long shelf life due to its processing.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The iconic creme filling in many snack cakes is often a 'non-dairy' frosting, primarily made from vegetable shortening, sugar, and flavorings, allowing it to be shelf-stable without refrigeration.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 19.6 g |
| Energy | 374 kcal |
| Energy | 1564 kj |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.5 g |
| Ash | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 64.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 37.3 g |
| Sucrose | 28.9 g |
| Glucose | 5.8 g |
| Fructose | 2.5 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 17.7 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 24.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.4 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 8.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 185 mg |
| Potassium, K | 71.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 470 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.60 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.15 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.30 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 3.5 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.18 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin | 1.5 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.23 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 38.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 24.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 14.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 54.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 37.8 mg |
| Betaine | 12.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.19 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 5.0 ug |
| Retinol | 5.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 17.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 9.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.62 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.02 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 2.7 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.75 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 4.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 9.7 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.60 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.12 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.0 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.9 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.9 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.7 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 1.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 41.0 mg |
| Tryptophan | 0.04 g |
| Threonine | 0.12 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.14 g |
| Leucine | 0.24 g |
| Lysine | 0.16 g |
| Methionine | 0.07 g |
| Cystine | 0.07 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.08 g |
| Valine | 0.17 g |
| Arginine | 0.14 g |
| Histidine | 0.07 g |
| Alanine | 0.13 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.23 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.66 g |
| Glycine | 0.10 g |
| Proline | 0.22 g |
| Serine | 0.17 g |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
Is this the same as a Twinkie?
It's the same category. A Twinkie is a specific, famous brand of creme-filled sponge cake, but many brands produce similar products.
Why doesn't the creme filling need to be refrigerated?
The creme is typically made with shelf-stable ingredients like vegetable shortening and sugar, with very low water activity, which inhibits bacterial growth.
Can I use this cake for baking recipes?
Yes, it's often used as a base for creative desserts. Crushed, it makes a sweet topping for ice cream or yogurt, and it can be layered in trifles or parfaits.