Rock cakes, homemade

Rock cakes are small baked cakes usually made with flour, fat, sugar and dried fruit. The figures here describe a homemade recipe. They mainly provide carbohydrate and fat, with smaller amounts of protein and fibre. Per 100g, they contain 62g of carbohydrate, including 32g of sugars, and 15g of fat, including 4.9g of saturated fat.

Carbohydrate and fat provide energy for the body. The sugar and saturated fat content are relevant for people monitoring these in their diet, while salt content may also be worth noting. The composition of homemade rock cakes can vary with the ingredients and recipe used. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are shown in the tables below.