
Entenmann's Devils Food Cake, Marshmallow Iced
What You Should Know
Entenmann’s Devils Food Cake, Marshmallow Iced is a mass-market packaged chocolate layer cake you’d find on a supermarket’s center-store bakery shelf or in the packaged cakes bay, alongside boxed donuts, snack cakes and other ready-to-serve desserts. Packaged in a clear plastic tray with a printed label sleeve, it’s designed for grab-and-go occasions: birthdays without homemade fuss, office celebrations, backyard picnics or a last-minute dessert after dinner. The brand leans on classic American indulgence — Entenmann’s trade dress and advertising evoke comfort, family gatherings and kid-focused treats — positioning this product for busy parents, party planners and nostalgic shoppers who remember store-bought cakes from childhood. Labels typically emphasize taste and convenience rather than health; there are no organic or natural certifications, and marketing highlights “moist” and “heavenly marshmallow frosting” instead of wholesome or low‑sugar claims. Sensory notes: the cake presents a soft, tender crumb with a rich cocoa aroma, topped with a glossy, pillowy marshmallow icing and scattered chocolate cake crumbs that add an extra textural pop. Eating it is ritualistic — sliced with a plastic knife at celebrations, paired with coffee or cold milk, or warmed briefly for a gooey finish. In plain terms this is a highly processed, shelf-stable bakery product made from refined flours, concentrated sweeteners and multiple emulsifiers, gums and preservatives to retain texture and extend shelf life. Its convenience and consistent taste make it a regular pick for shoppers who want an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert without baking.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Sugar,, Water,, Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Eggs,, Vegetable, Shortening, [Palm,, Soybean, Oil],, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean, And/Or, Palm),, Invert, Sugar,, Cocoa, (Processed, With, Alkali),, Glycerin,, Whey,, Corn, Syrup,, Food, Starch, Modified, (Corn),, Artificial, Flavors,, Dextrose,, Leavening, [Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Sulfate],, Salt,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Glyceryl, Lactoesters, Of, Fatty, Acids,, Preservatives, [Potassium, Sorbate,, Sorbic, Acid,, Sodium, Propionate],, Rice, Starch,, Egg, Whites,, Polysorbate, 60,, Xanthan, Gum,, Pectin,, Agar,, Cream, Of, Tartar,, Tapioca, Starch,, Soy, Flour..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
- •Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
- •Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
- •Sodium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients (high levels of added sugars, corn syrup, invert sugar), emulsifiers, modified starches, artificial flavors and preservatives, indicating ultraprocessing characteristic of NOVA group 4.
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Common Questions about Entenmann's Devils Food Cake, Marshmallow Iced
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This cake is certainly a treat, with 38 grams of sugar per serving and a good amount of saturated fat. If you’re looking for a daily health food, this isn’t it, but as an indulgent dessert, it can be a delightful part of a balanced diet.
