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Entenmann's All Butter French Crumb Cake
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Entenmann's All Butter French Crumb Cake

Entenmann's
14 oz
Available at Foodtown
290
Calories
3g
Protein
20g
Sugars
270mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
71
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann's All Butter French Crumb Cake is a boxed, 14 oz shelf-stable coffee cake you’re most likely to find in the center-store bakery aisle, stacked near other packaged donuts, muffins, coffee cakes and shelf displays of ground coffee and tea. The packaging usually features a clear window and the brand’s familiar logo, highlighting the “All Butter” callout to signal indulgence. This product suits grab-and-go morning runs, weekend brunches, casual potlucks and snack-time moments — anytime you want a sweet, shareable cake without baking. Entenmann's positions itself as a classic American bakery brand: family-friendly, nostalgic and convenience-oriented, aimed at shoppers seeking an affordable, ready-made treat rather than artisanal or organic fare. The label leans on comfort cues and a home-baked story, though there are no organic certifications; the “all butter” phrasing creates a small natural-sounding halo even as the ingredient list includes multiple emulsifiers, preservatives and colorings. In plain language, this is a highly processed packaged cake made with industrial ingredients and techniques to ensure consistent texture and shelf life. Sensory notes: the crumb cake yields a soft, moist crumb interior with a buttery mouthfeel and a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping that provides contrast; aroma is sweet, buttery and warmly spiced. Typical ritual: sliced on a plate at breakfast alongside coffee or wrapped for a road-trip snack. Nutrition cues are visible on the label — about 290 calories per serving with 20 g sugar and 270 mg sodium — reinforcing its role as an indulgent convenience item rather than a health food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.167
Servings per Container: 6
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol45mg15%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars20g
Added Sugars20g40%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Butter, [Cream,, Salt],, Eggs,, Water,, Vegetable, Oil, (, Soybean, And/Or, Palm),, Food, Starch-Modified, (Corn),, Whey,, Glycerin,, Molasses,, Dextrose,, Leavening, [Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Monocalcium, Phosphate],, Salt,, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavors,, Glyceryl, Lactoesters, Of, Fatty, Acids,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Cinnamon,, Sorbitan, Monostearate,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Polysorbate, 60,, Cornstarch,, Cellulose, Gum,, Soy, Lecithin,, Soy, Flour,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Annatto, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbitan Monostearate - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Beta Carotene - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified starch, emulsifiers, preservatives, artificial flavors and colors) and is a ready-to-eat, shelf-stable packaged cake, fitting the NOVA ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Entenmann's All Butter French Crumb Cake

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! This cake is definitely a treat, with 20 grams of added sugars per serving and 290 calories. If you're indulging occasionally, it can fit into a balanced diet, but if you're looking for something nutrient-dense, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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