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Sweet cocoa dessert sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Cocoa cake sauce (40 g) has 114 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.8 g of carbs, 1.1 g of protein, 2.9 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 40 g
114
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
20.8g
· 8% DV
Protein
1.1g
· 2% DV
Fat
2.9g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 73% · Protein 4% · Fat 23%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 114 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.9 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.24 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.8 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 40 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (thin) | 20 g | 57 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 143 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (thick) | 60 g | 171 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 80 g | 228 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 342 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
Cocoa cake sauce is commonly made by mixing cocoa, sugar, milk and oil, then warming the mixture until smooth. Stir continuously and take it off the heat once the sugar has dissolved; boiling can make the sauce too thick.
Pour warm cocoa cake sauce over a warm or room-temperature cake for more even absorption. Avoid pouring it boiling hot, and prick the cake with a skewer first if you want the sauce to soak in.
Cocoa cake sauce may not soak in if the cake is dense or very cold. Prick the surface with a skewer, then pour the sauce gradually over the cake so it has time to enter the holes.
Yes, you can make cocoa cake sauce with water instead of milk. The result will be less creamy, so stir the cocoa and sugar thoroughly while warming it to keep the sauce smooth.
To thicken cocoa cake sauce, warm it gently while stirring or add a little more cocoa. It also thickens as it cools, so give it a moment before adjusting the consistency further.
Cocoa cake sauce works well with plain sponge cake, chocolate cake and brownies. Pour it over the cake for a moist finish, or serve it alongside a slice as a topping.
Yes, cocoa cake sauce can be made ahead and kept in a covered container in the refrigerator. It will thicken when cold; warm it gently and stir before pouring.
Cocoa cake sauce made with milk generally keeps for a few days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Do not leave it at room temperature for extended periods, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Yes, cocoa cake sauce can be frozen in an airtight container, though its texture may separate after thawing. Thaw it in the refrigerator and stir it while warming gently to bring it back together.
Yes, cocoa cake sauce can raise blood sugar because it contains sugar and carbohydrates. If you have diabetes, account for both the sauce and the cake when following your meal plan.
Vitamins
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.48µg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B3
0.2mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
31mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.09mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
15mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
Sodium
38mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Cocoa cake sauce is a sweet, pourable topping made by combining cocoa with sugar and a liquid; some versions use milk, while recipes vary in richness and thickness. It is usually spooned or drizzled over cake to add moisture as well as a pronounced cocoa flavour, rather than served on its own.
Across English-speaking kitchens, it can dress a plain sponge or chocolate cake, and is also served over puddings or ice cream. Its texture ranges from glossy and fluid when warm to thicker once cooled, with a distinctly sweet, chocolatey taste. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich dessert topping: 100 g provides 52 g of carbohydrates. For a less-heavy serving, use a thin drizzle and pair it with fresh fruit or an unsweetened cake.
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
1.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.28g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.