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Gluten-free, soft cake made with almond flour and cocoa
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Almond Flour Cocoa Cake (60 g) has 222 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.5 g of carbs, 5.5 g of protein, 15.1 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 60 g
222
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
16.5g
· 6% DV
Protein
5.5g
· 11% DV
Fat
15.1g
· 19% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 29% · Protein 10% · Fat 61%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 222 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.1 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 1.38 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% |
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 slice (medium) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 40 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 296 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 333 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 444 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 444 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 180 g | 666 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Almond Flour Cocoa Cake is made by mixing almond flour, cocoa, eggs, a sweetener and a raising agent, then baking until set. Combine the dry ingredients first and fold them into the wet mixture gently; overmixing can make the crumb heavier.
Almond Flour Cocoa Cake can crumble because almond flour lacks the gluten that helps wheat cakes hold together. Let it cool completely before slicing, and avoid reducing the eggs or other binding ingredients in the recipe.
Yes, but almond flour cannot always be swapped one-for-one in Almond Flour Cocoa Cake. Wheat flour absorbs liquid differently and gives the cake a different texture, so use a recipe written for the flour you want rather than making a direct substitution.
Almond Flour Cocoa Cake can be gluten-free when it is made with gluten-free ingredients and kept free from cross-contact. Check the cocoa and any added ingredients, especially if the cake is being prepared for someone who must avoid gluten.
To keep Almond Flour Cocoa Cake moist, avoid overbaking it and take it out when the center is just set. Almond flour contains natural fat, so the cake may feel tender; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Yes, Almond Flour Cocoa Cake freezes well. Cool it completely, wrap individual slices tightly, and place them in a sealed freezer container. Thaw a slice in the refrigerator before serving to help preserve its texture.
Usually, Almond Flour Cocoa Cake needs baking powder or another raising agent because almond flour does not provide the structure that wheat gluten gives a cake. Follow the recipe’s leavening amount; too little can leave the cake dense.
You can use melted chocolate instead of cocoa in Almond Flour Cocoa Cake, but the result will be richer and may contain more fat and sugar. Adjust the recipe’s sweetener and fat rather than replacing cocoa with chocolate in equal amounts.
Almond Flour Cocoa Cake generally keeps for about three to four days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Because it is a moist cake made with eggs, refrigerate leftovers promptly and discard them if their smell or appearance changes.
Almond Flour Cocoa Cake goes well with fresh berries, plain yogurt, or unsweetened coffee. These pairings balance the cocoa flavor without making the dessert much sweeter; a light dusting of cocoa also works as a simple topping.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
2.46mg · 16% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.4µg · 8% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.19mg · 21% DV
Manganese
0.39mg · 17% DV
Phosphorus
102mg · 15% DV
Magnesium
42mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
198mg · 6% DV
Sodium
108mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Almond Flour Cocoa Cake is a soft cocoa cake made with finely ground almonds in place of wheat flour. It is a home-baking style rather than a dish tied to one particular region, and eggs help give the crumb structure. The cocoa brings a deep chocolate flavour, while the almond flour makes the texture moist and a little more substantial than a typical sponge cake.
It works as an afternoon treat or dessert, often served with coffee or tea. Almond flour contributes some protein and fibre, but also makes the cake relatively rich in fat and energy. For a lighter serving, cut a modest slice and pair it with fresh fruit or unsweetened coffee.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.66g
Omega 6:3 ratio 165:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (165:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.