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Chocolate sponge cake soaked with milk, topped with whipped cream and coconut
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Crying cake with coconut (120 g) has 342 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.2 g of carbs, 5.5 g of protein, 18.7 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 110.4 mg of Phosphorus covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 120 g
342
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
38.2g
· 14% DV
Protein
5.5g
· 11% DV
Fat
18.7g
· 24% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 6% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 342 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.7 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 12.12 g | 61% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 198 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| 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) | 120 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 80 g | 228 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 428 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 160 g | 456 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
Crying cake with coconut is a chocolate sponge cake soaked with milk and finished with whipped cream and coconut. Many versions also use chocolate sauce that drips down the sides.
Crying cake with coconut gets its name from the chocolate sauce that runs down the cake like tears. Some recipes leave off the sauce, but the name remains.
No, crying cake with coconut is not the same as tres leches cake. Both are moist cakes, but crying cake is typically chocolate sponge with whipped cream, while tres leches is soaked in a three-milk mixture.
To keep crying cake with coconut from turning soggy, add the milk gradually after baking and let each addition soak in. Pouring on more milk than the sponge can absorb makes the base heavy.
Yes, you can use coconut milk to soak crying cake with coconut, but it will give the sponge a stronger coconut flavor and a richer texture. Keep the topping chilled, especially if it contains whipped cream.
Yes, crying cake with coconut can be served without chocolate sauce. The sauce creates the familiar dripping look, but the milk-soaked chocolate sponge, whipped cream, and coconut still make a complete dessert.
Yes, crying cake with coconut is usually served chilled. Refrigeration helps the milk-soaked sponge settle and the whipped-cream topping hold its shape; take it out shortly before slicing.
Yes, crying cake with coconut can be made a day ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator. Add the coconut topping before serving if you want it to stay dry and distinct.
Crying cake with coconut generally keeps for 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it has a milk-soaked base and whipped-cream topping, do not leave it out for extended periods.
Crying cake with coconut can be frozen, but thawed whipped cream may become watery and lose its smooth texture. For a better result, freeze the chocolate sponge before adding the cream and coconut.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
114µg · 13% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
B12
0.22µg · 9% DV
Biotin
2.4µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
Selenium
5.76µg · 10% DV
Sodium
198mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
186mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Crying cake with coconut is a Turkish-style home-baked dessert: chocolate sponge is soaked with milk, then covered with whipped cream and a scattering of coconut. Some versions are finished with chocolate sauce that runs down the sides, giving the cake its “crying” name. After chilling, the sponge turns moist and tender beneath the cool, soft topping.
In Turkey it is commonly served in slices with tea, for guests or at family celebrations; elsewhere, it works just as well with coffee as an afternoon treat. It is a rich, sweet cake, with most of its energy coming from carbohydrates and fat rather than protein or fibre. For a lighter serving, cut a modest slice and pair it with fresh fruit or unsweetened tea.
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
12.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.84g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.