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Forest Fruit Trilece Calories
Milk-soaked sponge cake, forest fruit topping, caramel, light dessert
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 slice (medium) of Forest Fruit Trilece (90 g) has 162 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.1 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 4.7 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Forest Fruit Trilece Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 90 g
162
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
26.1g
· 9% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
4.7g
· 6% 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 64% · Protein 9% · Fat 27%
Forest Fruit Trilece nutrition facts table · 1 slice (medium) (90 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 162 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.7 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.52 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 63 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.1 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| 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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How Many Calories in 1 Slice of Forest Fruit Trilece?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 90 g | 162 kcal |
| ½ slice (half) | 45 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 slice (small) | 60 g | 108 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 slice (large) | 130 g | 234 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 324 kcal |
| 2 slice (double) | 180 g | 324 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 250 g | 450 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Fruit Trilece
What is Forest Fruit Trilece?
Forest Fruit Trilece is a milk-soaked sponge cake topped with caramel and forest fruits such as berries. It adapts the Balkan-style trilece dessert with a tart fruit layer that contrasts with the sweet caramel and soft cake.
Is Forest Fruit Trilece the same as tres leches cake?
They are closely related, but Forest Fruit Trilece is the Balkan-style version of a three-milk cake, usually finished with caramel and berries. Tres leches cakes often use different toppings and recipes, so the two names do not always refer to identical desserts.
Where does Forest Fruit Trilece come from?
Forest Fruit Trilece draws on trilece, a dessert popular across the Balkans and especially associated with Albanian cuisine. The forest-fruit topping is a variation rather than a defining feature of every traditional trilece recipe.
How is Forest Fruit Trilece made?
Forest Fruit Trilece is made by soaking baked sponge cake with a sweet milk mixture, then adding caramel and forest fruits. The cake is usually chilled before serving so it can absorb the milk and the layers hold together.
Which berries go on Forest Fruit Trilece?
Forest Fruit Trilece commonly uses a mix such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, or strawberries. Fresh or thawed frozen fruit works; drain thawed berries first to keep excess liquid from making the topping watery.
Why is Forest Fruit Trilece topped with both caramel and berries?
Caramel gives Forest Fruit Trilece its rich, toasted-sugar flavor, while berries add tartness and freshness. Using a modest layer of caramel lets the fruit and milk-soaked sponge remain distinct instead of making the dessert overwhelmingly sweet.
Should Forest Fruit Trilece be served cold?
Yes, Forest Fruit Trilece is usually served chilled. Refrigeration gives the sponge time to absorb the milk mixture and helps the caramel and fruit topping stay in place when the cake is sliced.
How long does Forest Fruit Trilece last in the refrigerator?
Keep Forest Fruit Trilece covered in the refrigerator and eat it within about 2–3 days. Its milk-soaked cake and fresh fruit topping are perishable, so do not leave it at room temperature for extended periods.
Can you freeze Forest Fruit Trilece?
Yes, Forest Fruit Trilece can be frozen, but the sponge and fruit topping may become softer or watery after thawing. Freeze it in airtight portions and thaw in the refrigerator; avoid refreezing it once thawed.
Why is my Forest Fruit Trilece sponge not absorbing the milk?
A Forest Fruit Trilece sponge may not absorb the milk if it is too dense or the mixture is poured on too quickly. Prick the baked sponge with a fork and add the milk gradually, allowing each addition to soak in.
Forest Fruit Trilece Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
B12
0.16µg · 7% DV
Vitamin A
49.5µg · 6% DV
Vitamin C
4.5mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
59mg · 8% DV
Calcium
81mg · 8% DV
Iodine
6.3µg · 4% DV
Selenium
2.25µg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
99mg · 3% DV
Sodium
63mg · 3% DV
Forest Fruit Trilece Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Forest Fruit Trilece
To burn the 162 calories in 1 slice (medium) (90 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Forest Fruit Trilece?
Forest Fruit Trilece is a Balkan-style take on trileçe, a sponge cake soaked in a milk mixture and topped here with forest fruits and caramel. The name is related to tres leches, and the dessert has become especially familiar in Turkey, where it is often found in bakery and café displays.
Its sponge is soft and moist, with tart fruit balancing the sweet caramel. Serve a slice after a meal or alongside coffee or tea; chilling it lets the milk-soaked cake set and makes it easy to portion. At 180 calories per 100 g, it is a sweet, carbohydrate-rich dessert rather than a protein-focused snack. A modest slice and fresh fruit on the side make for a less-heavy serving.
How Nutritious Is Forest Fruit Trilece?
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 Forest Fruit Trilece 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 Forest Fruit Trilece Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Forest Fruit Trilece 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
Forest Fruit Trilece Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.17g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.16g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.