Can I eat cream cakes when pregnant?
AvoidBought, pre-madeCream and custard in pre-made cakes and pastries can carry Listeria.
SafeHome-made, freshFine with newly opened cream or fresh home-made custard.
Cream cakes for other situations
BreastfeedingNo Listeria concern for breastfeeding. Usual food safety applies.Safe
VegetarianFine for a vegetarian diet.Safe
VeganContains dairy and egg, which isn't vegan.Avoid
CoeliacContains gluten (wheat, barley or rye).Avoid
Milk allergyContains milk.Avoid
Peanut allergyNo peanut listed.Safe
Gestational diabetesHigh in sugar.Caution
MAOIsNo known concern for MAOIs.Safe
Low-FODMAPNo known concern for a low-FODMAP diet.Safe
Questions people ask
Is cream cakes safe in pregnancy?
Bought, pre-made: Avoid. Cream and custard in pre-made cakes and pastries can carry Listeria. Home-made, fresh: Safe. Fine with newly opened cream or fresh home-made custard.