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Milky dessert, raspberry sauce, Balkan origin, soft cake
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Raspberry Trilece (80 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.4 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 4.4 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 68 mg of Phosphorus covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 80 g
144
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
22.4g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
4.4g
· 6% 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 63% · Protein 10% · Fat 27%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.4 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.56 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 52 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
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) | 80 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 40 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 slice (small) | 60 g | 108 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 slice (large) | 120 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 150 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 324 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 200 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
Raspberry Trilece is a Balkan-style milk-soaked sponge cake finished with raspberry sauce, often with a layer of cream. Its airy cake absorbs the milk mixture, while the fruit topping adds a bright, tangy contrast to the creamy texture.
They are closely related, but Raspberry Trilece is not always made exactly like tres leches cake. Both use sponge cake soaked in a milk mixture; Trilece is associated with the Balkans, and this version is topped with raspberry sauce rather than the more familiar caramel.
The milk mixture gives Raspberry Trilece its signature moist, tender texture. The sponge is light enough to absorb the liquid without losing its shape, and chilling lets the milk distribute through the cake before the raspberry topping is served.
Use a light sponge and add the milk mixture gradually rather than pouring it all in at once. Let the cake cool first, then chill it so the liquid can absorb evenly. A dense or underbaked sponge is more likely to turn mushy.
Yes, Raspberry Trilece is best served chilled. Refrigeration helps the milk-soaked sponge set and makes clean slices easier to cut. Keep it cold until serving, especially because the topping and cream can soften if left out for too long.
Yes, fresh raspberries work well as a topping or as the base for a homemade sauce. Cook the berries briefly if you want a thicker sauce, then cool it before spreading over the cream. Add whole fresh berries close to serving so they stay firm.
Keep Raspberry Trilece covered in the refrigerator and aim to eat it within a few days. Its milk-soaked cake and cream topping are perishable, so return leftovers to the fridge promptly rather than leaving them at room temperature.
Yes, Raspberry Trilece is well suited to making ahead because chilling gives the milk time to soak into the sponge. Prepare the cake and cream in advance, then add the raspberry topping nearer to serving if you want it to look especially fresh.
Raspberry Trilece can be frozen, but thawing may make the sponge wetter and the raspberry topping less glossy. Freeze individual portions in airtight wrapping, thaw them in the refrigerator, and avoid refreezing once they have thawed.
Make Raspberry Trilece less sweet by using a lightly sweetened raspberry sauce and reducing the sugar in the topping, rather than changing the milk-soaking step. The berries’ natural tartness balances the creamy cake, so a strongly sweet sauce is not necessary.
Vitamins
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
B12
0.18µg · 8% DV
Biotin
1.76µg · 6% DV
B5
0.28mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
68mg · 10% DV
Calcium
88mg · 9% DV
Iodine
6.4µg · 4% DV
Selenium
2µg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
88mg · 3% DV
Sodium
52mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Raspberry Trilece is a Balkan-style take on trilece, a sponge cake soaked in a mixture of milks and finished here with raspberry sauce and cream. The porous cake absorbs the milk, giving it a notably moist, tender texture; the berries add a bright tartness to the sweet, milky base.
It is often served by the slice as a bakery or restaurant dessert, and works well after a meal or alongside coffee or tea. Its character is mainly that of a sweet, milk-rich cake rather than a fruit-forward dessert. For a lighter serving, choose a smaller slice and skip any extra cream.
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
2.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.14g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.