Healthiest And Unhealthiest Cakes - The Daily Meal (2024)

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What is the healthiest cake you can eat? ›

M&S Red Velvet Cake

With 438 calories and 23.1g of fat (almost 7g of which is saturated), this cake has the highest calorie and fat content. It also has a relatively high sugar content (34.3g), making it the least healthy option.

Cake is typically made with processed wheat flour, a lot of sugar, and a lot of fat. None of those are considered to be healthy but it is absolutely possible to make a cake healthy, it just may not be a cake you want to eat.

As long as you don't find yourself tucking into the cream cakes every weekday afternoon, there's no harm in indulging in a slice of cake every so often. A healthy diet is about balance so, as long as you stick to healthy eating most of the time, you can enjoy cakes, pastry and biscuits guilt-free.

Low-sugar chocolate sandwich cake

Xylitol and beetroot (yes, beetroot) ensure this cake is a lighter option when it comes to sugar, compared to the classic recipe. The whipped cream topping is low in sugar, too. Want to know more about xylitol and its benefits?

Carrot cake usually contains more saturated fat than fruit cake thanks to the frosting, which is typically made from cream cheese. The higher fat content also means it's higher in calories. Carrot cake is lower in fibre, so may not be as filling.

A small dessert consumed daily can be part of a healthy diet. The key is to control portion sizes. You'll also want to pay attention to other foods you eat that contain added sugars, such as cereals, protein bars, juices, bottled teas and coffees, so you don't overdo your daily sugar intake.

Is cheese healthy or unhealthy? ›

Cheese is a great source of protein and calcium but is often high in saturated fat and salt. This means eating too much could lead to high cholesterol and high blood pressure, increasing your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Sweet potatoes are full of antioxidants, vitamins and fiber to support your eye, digestive and heart health. They're generally safe to eat daily, especially if you eat them with calcium to prevent calcium oxalate kidney stones. There are so many fun and tasty ways to eat sweet potatoes.

How much chocolate can I eat a day? Experts say the recommended “dose” is approximately 1 to 2 ounces or 30-60g. Indulge in anything more than that, and you may be consuming too many calories. A 1.45-ounce (41 gram) Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Bar has 190 calories.

Angel food cake gets its lift from beaten egg whites. No egg yolks and no butter mean the cake contains no fat. And without the fat, the cake is also lower in calories than say pound cakes, cupcakes or ice cream. A homemade angel food cake isn't difficult to make and tastes far superior to most store-bought varieties.

Cheesecake is lower in calories and fat than regular cake, making it a better choice if you are trying to watch your weight. One reason why cheesecake is healthier than cake has to do with the calories. A slice of cheesecake typically contains fewer calories than a slice of cake.