Are cakes good for your health? The definitive guide to having your cake and eating it, too
                                
                                
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                                According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average American consumes an excess of added sugar daily, and cakes are a primary contributor to this intake. But does this mean all cakes are off-limits, and are cakes good for your health under any circumstance? The answer is nuanced, depending on ingredients, frequency, and quantity.