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Syrup-soaked homemade cake dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of 10 Spoon Dessert (90 g) has 296 calories. That works out to 329 calories per 100 g. It contains 46.1 g of carbs, 4.6 g of protein, 10.6 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 11.2 µg of Selenium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 67 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
296
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
46.1g
· 17% DV
Protein
4.6g
· 9% DV
Fat
10.6g
· 14% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 6% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 296 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.6 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.79 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 153 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 46.1 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 296 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 197 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 296 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 329 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 329 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 100 g | 329 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 120 g | 395 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 494 kcal |
Calculated from 329 calories per 100 g.
10 Spoon Dessert is a Turkish syrup-soaked cake whose name refers to the spoon measures used in many versions of the recipe. It is baked, soaked with syrup, and often finished with a creamy topping; recipes differ in their exact ingredients.
You make 10 Spoon Dessert by mixing a spoon-measured cake batter, baking it, then soaking it with syrup. Follow one recipe’s measurements rather than combining versions, and pour the syrup evenly over the cake so it can absorb throughout.
For 10 Spoon Dessert, the usual approach is to pour cooled syrup over the cake while it is still hot. This temperature contrast helps the cake take up the syrup; add it evenly so the edges do not stay dry.
10 Spoon Dessert can turn soggy if it is underbaked or given more syrup than the cake can absorb. Bake until the center is set, and use the syrup amount from the recipe rather than pouring in extra before the first addition has soaked in.
Some 10 Spoon Dessert recipes include semolina, while others rely on flour alone. Semolina gives the cake a slightly grainier, firmer texture, so check the specific recipe instead of assuming it is a standard ingredient.
Whipped cream or whipped topping is commonly spread over cooled 10 Spoon Dessert. Coconut flakes, chopped nuts, or cinnamon can be added for texture, but wait until the cake has absorbed its syrup and cooled before adding a dairy topping.
10 Spoon Dessert keeps for about three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. If it has a cream topping, keep it chilled; the cake may become softer as it continues to absorb syrup during storage.
Yes, 10 Spoon Dessert can be frozen, preferably without its whipped topping. Wrap it well or use an airtight container, thaw it in the refrigerator, and add the topping afterward; avoid freezing it again once thawed.
10 Spoon Dessert contains added sugar in both the cake and syrup, so it can raise blood glucose. Anyone managing diabetes should account for the portion within their eating plan and ask their clinician or dietitian if they need individual guidance.
10 Spoon Dessert is associated with Turkish home baking, where spoon-based measurements make the cake easy to prepare without weighing ingredients. The name describes a recipe style rather than one fixed, officially standardized formula, so ingredients and toppings vary between households.
Vitamins
Biotin
4.68µg · 16% DV
B2
0.15mg · 12% DV
B12
0.25µg · 10% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
91mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.22mg · 10% DV
Sodium
153mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
95mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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The 10 Spoon Dessert is a Turkish home-style cake made with ingredients measured by the spoonful, then baked and soaked with sweet syrup or sauce. Recipes vary from kitchen to kitchen, but the soft cake absorbing the topping is what gives it its characteristic moist texture.
It is commonly served chilled or at room temperature with tea, offered to guests or enjoyed after a meal. Sweet and tender, it is an energy-dense cake dessert, with 329 calories per 100 g. A modest slice is satisfying; pair it with unsweetened tea or fresh fruit if you want a less-heavy dessert plate.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.79g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.81g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.