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Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake Calories
Milk-soaked sponge cake with blackberry sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake (120 g) has 324 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 47.4 g of carbs, 6.2 g of protein, 11.8 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 150 mg of Phosphorus covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
324
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
47.4g
· 17% DV
Protein
6.2g
· 12% DV
Fat
11.8g
· 15% 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 59% · Protein 8% · Fat 33%
Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (120 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 324 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.8 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 6.48 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 204 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 47.4 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 324 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 90 g | 243 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 150 g | 405 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 160 g | 432 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 486 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 220 g | 594 kcal |
Calculated from 270 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake
What is Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake?
Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake is a sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three milks and finished with blackberry sauce. The milk soak gives the cake its signature moist texture, while the berries add a tangy contrast to its sweetness.
Why is Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake soaked in three milks?
The three-milk mixture is what gives Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake its name and characteristic texture. It is absorbed into the sponge after baking, making the cake moist throughout rather than simply adding a topping.
Is Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake supposed to be wet?
Yes, Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake should be moist from the milk soak, but it should still hold its shape when sliced. A mushy center can mean the sponge was underbaked or too much milk mixture was added too quickly.
How do you make Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake?
Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake is made by baking a sponge, soaking it with a three-milk mixture, chilling it, and adding blackberry sauce. Let the sponge cool first and add the milk gradually so it absorbs evenly.
Where did Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake come from?
Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake is a fruit-topped variation of tres leches cake, a dessert strongly associated with Latin America. The blackberry sauce is a modern flavor addition; recipes and claims about the cake’s exact country of origin vary.
How is Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake different from regular tres leches cake?
Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake differs from the classic version mainly in its topping: blackberry sauce replaces or accompanies the more familiar whipped cream or caramel-style finish. Its tart berry flavor offsets the rich, sweet milk-soaked sponge.
Can you make Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake ahead of time?
Yes, Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake works well as a make-ahead dessert because chilling gives the sponge time to absorb the milk mixture. Keep it covered in the refrigerator, and add or refresh the blackberry topping close to serving if you want a neat finish.
How long does Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake last in the fridge?
Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake keeps for a few days in the refrigerator when covered and kept cold. Because it contains a milk-soaked sponge, do not leave it at room temperature for extended periods; discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Can you freeze Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake?
Yes, you can freeze Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake, although thawing may make the sponge wetter and change the sauce’s texture. Wrap it airtight, thaw it in the refrigerator, and avoid refreezing it once thawed.
What can you serve with Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake?
Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake is often served chilled on its own, with coffee or tea. Since the cake is already rich and the blackberry sauce adds fruit, a light drink or fresh berries make simpler pairings than another heavy dessert.
Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.46µg · 19% DV
B2
0.23mg · 18% DV
B5
0.46mg · 9% DV
Biotin
2.52µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
150mg · 21% DV
Selenium
10µg · 18% DV
Calcium
178mg · 18% DV
Iodine
24µg · 16% DV
Sodium
204mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
174mg · 5% DV
Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake
To burn the 324 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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.
What is Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake?
Blackberry sauce tres leches cake is a soft sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three milks and finished with blackberry sauce. Tres leches is a much-loved Latin American dessert, with versions now found in bakeries and homes around the world.
The cake is moist and creamy, while the berries add a tart note to its milky sweetness. Serve it chilled as a dessert after a meal or alongside coffee or tea. It is mainly a sweet, carbohydrate-rich treat; a 100 g portion provides 270 kcal. For a lighter serving, choose a smaller slice or keep the sauce on the side.
How Nutritious Is Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake Processed?
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.
Does Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake Good For?
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
Blackberry Sauce Tres Leches Cake Fat Profile
SATURATED
6.48g
MONOUNSATURATED
3g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.