Shortbread
Praline
Red Velvet Cake
A classic dessert featuring a mild chocolate flavor combined with buttermilk and a signature red hue from food coloring or natural beet juice.
350
1 slice
(100 grams)
CAL
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Nutri-Score
High in sugar and fat.
Value per 100 grams & per cup (220g):
350 kcal | 455 kcal
Protein
4 grams | 5 grams
Fats
18 grams | 23.5 grams
Carbohydrates
45 grams | 58.5 grams
Fiber
1.5 grams | 2 grams
Vitamins & Nutrients
- Calcium: Supports bone health.
- Iron: Important for oxygen transport.
- Vitamin A: Supports vision and immune function.
Satiety and Feelings
Red velvet cake is sweet and rich, offering quick energy but less lasting fullness due to low fiber and high sugar content.
What does 100 g look like?
About ¾ of a slice or just under ½ cup of cake.
What does 2000 | 2500 calories look like?
Roughly 5 ½ slices or 2 ½ cups (550 grams / 1.2 lbs).
Daily Value per 100 grams %
Did you know?
The “red velvet” name dates back to the 1920s, describing the cake’s velvety texture.
The red color originally came from non-Dutched cocoa powder, which reacts with acidic ingredients.
Cream cheese frosting became popular in the mid-20th century as a classic pairing.
Red velvet cake is often served at celebrations and holidays in the U.S.
Drawbacks ⚠️
High in added sugars and saturated fats, which can impact heart health.
Contains artificial colorings unless made naturally.
Usually made with refined flour and ingredients with low nutritional value.
