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Homemade, soft cake baked in a glass baking dish, often soaked with milk syrup and topped with cream.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Borcam cake (90 g) has 243 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.2 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 9.9 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
243
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
34.2g
· 12% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
9.9g
· 13% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 6% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 243 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.9 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.23 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.09 g | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.2 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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 | 243 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 50 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 80 g | 216 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 351 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 405 kcal |
Calculated from 270 calories per 100 g.
Borcam cake is a soft cake baked in a glass baking dish, usually soaked with milk and finished with a creamy topping. The name refers to the dish it is made in, and recipes vary in their cake, soaking liquid and topping.
Borcam cake is made by baking a simple cake in a glass dish, pouring milk over it, then adding a cream topping once the cake has cooled. Let the cake absorb the milk before spreading the topping so the layers stay distinct.
Milk is poured over Borcam cake to make the baked sponge moist and tender. Add it gradually after baking so the cake can absorb it without becoming soggy, and allow the cake to cool before adding the cream layer.
To keep Borcam cake from getting soggy, add the milk gradually rather than pouring in too much at once. Let the cake absorb the liquid and cool before topping it; an underbaked sponge can also turn mushy.
Yes, Borcam cake can be made ahead and chilled before serving. The resting time lets the milk soak into the sponge and the topping set; cover the dish and keep it refrigerated until you are ready to serve.
Borcam cake keeps for about 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Its milk-soaked sponge and cream topping are perishable, so return leftovers to the fridge promptly instead of leaving them out.
Yes, Borcam cake can be frozen, but its cream topping and milk-soaked texture may change after thawing. For a better result, freeze the baked cake before adding the milk and topping, then finish it after thawing.
Yes, you can make Borcam cake in another oven-safe baking dish of a similar size. A metal dish may bake the sponge faster than glass, so start checking it early and avoid using a dish that is too shallow for the milk.
Borcam cake is commonly topped with whipped cream or a cooked milk pudding. Cocoa, grated chocolate or fruit can be added over the cream, but wait until the cake has cooled so the topping does not melt.
Borcam cake is typically soaked with milk and topped with cream, while tres leches is traditionally soaked in a mixture of three kinds of milk. Borcam cake describes a style baked in a glass dish; recipes and toppings can vary.
Vitamins
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.25µg · 8% DV
B12
0.16µg · 7% DV
Vitamin A
58.5µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
59mg · 8% DV
Selenium
4.05µg · 7% DV
Calcium
61mg · 6% DV
Sodium
108mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
68mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Borcam cake is a homemade Turkish-style dessert named for the glass baking dish it is made in. It is usually a soft sponge cake, soaked after baking with a milky syrup and finished with a layer of cream or whipped topping.
In Turkey, it is commonly cut into squares and served chilled with tea, at family gatherings or celebrations. The soak keeps the sponge moist, while the creamy top makes each piece feel rich. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich sweet, with 38 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. For a lighter portion, use less syrup and topping; plain tea or fresh fruit makes a good accompaniment.
Low
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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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.23g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 36:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (36:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.