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Easy cake made with biscuits, milk, cocoa, sugar, and cream
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 slice (medium) of Biscuit cake (80 g) has 272 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.4 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 11.2 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Biscuit cake is a no-bake, layered dessert popular in Turkish home cooking. Tea biscuits are stacked with a milk-and-cocoa cream or pudding, then often finished with a chocolate topping and chilled until firm enough to slice. Recipes vary from household to household, with some using a simple custard and others a richer cream.
The biscuits soften as they sit, making each slice tender, creamy and easy to serve cold with tea or after a meal. It is a sweet, energy-dense treat, with much of its nourishment coming from carbohydrates and fat rather than protein. For a lighter version, use a less rich pudding and smaller portions; fresh fruit alongside adds a bright contrast.
Selected: 100 g
340
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
48g
· 17% DV
Protein
4.2g
· 8% DV
Fat
14g
· 18% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 5% · Fat 38%
Vitamins
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B12
0.25µg · 10% DV
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.5µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6µg · 11% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
65mg · 9% DV
Sodium
180mg · 8% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 340 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
6.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.5:1).
Biscuit cake is made by layering biscuits with chocolate cream or pudding, then chilling it until firm. Briefly dip the biscuits in milk if you want softer layers, and finish with a chocolate topping before refrigerating.
No, most biscuit cake recipes are chilled rather than baked. The biscuits soften as they sit with the cream, so give the assembled cake enough time in the refrigerator before slicing.
Plain tea biscuits or digestive biscuits work well in biscuit cake because they soften without falling apart immediately. Choose unsweetened or mildly sweet biscuits if the chocolate cream and topping are already sugary.
Biscuit cake often falls apart when the cream is too runny, the biscuits are soaked for too long, or the cake has not chilled enough. Dip each biscuit briefly and refrigerate the assembled cake until its layers hold together.
Biscuit cake keeps for about three days in the refrigerator when covered or stored in an airtight container. Because it contains dairy-based cream, return leftovers to the fridge after serving rather than leaving them out for hours.
Yes, biscuit cake can be frozen in wrapped slices inside an airtight container. Thaw it in the refrigerator before serving; the chocolate topping may lose some shine or change texture after freezing.
To keep biscuit cake from getting soggy, dip the biscuits in milk only briefly, or skip the milk if the cream is already moist. Let the cream cool before layering so it does not soften the biscuits too quickly.
Biscuit cake is a broad name for a chilled dessert made by layering biscuits with a filling, while chocolate biscuit cake specifically uses chocolate in its cream or coating. Recipes vary, so check whether the chocolate is in the filling, topping, or both.
Chocolate ganache or melted chocolate is a classic topping for biscuit cake. You can also add cocoa, chopped nuts, coconut, or fruit, but add delicate toppings after chilling so they stay fresh and do not sink into the cream.
Biscuit cake does not have one universally agreed origin; many countries have their own chilled biscuit-and-cream desserts. Its simple combination of shelf-stable biscuits and a creamy filling has made it a popular no-bake cake in home kitchens.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.