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Gluten-free, cocoa flavored, soft cake
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 slice (medium) of Gluten-free cocoa cake (60 g) has 204 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.4 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 6.9 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Gluten-free cocoa cake is a cocoa-flavoured baked cake made with a gluten-free flour blend in place of ordinary wheat flour. Recipes vary, but typically include sugar and fat as well; it is an adaptation of familiar home-style and bakery cakes rather than a dish tied to one particular region.
It is often tender and soft inside, with a gently cracked top and a rich cocoa taste. Serve a slice as a dessert or snack, commonly with tea or coffee; accompaniments vary from one household to another. It is a carbohydrate-forward sweet, with 54 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. For a lighter serving, keep the slice modest and pair it with fresh fruit.
Selected: 100 g
340
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
54g
· 20% DV
Protein
5.2g
· 10% DV
Fat
11.5g
· 15% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 63% · Protein 6% · Fat 31%
Vitamins
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
Biotin
2.1µg · 7% DV
B5
0.23mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
92mg · 13% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Selenium
6µg · 11% DV
Magnesium
36mg · 9% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 340 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
✓ 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
3.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15:1).
To make gluten-free cocoa cake, whisk the eggs and sugar, then mix in the wet ingredients, cocoa, and a gluten-free flour blend. Stir in the leavening last and bake in a preheated oven. Avoid overmixing the batter, which can leave the cake dense.
Gluten-free cocoa cake can turn out dense when the batter is overmixed, the leavening agent is old, or the flour blend is too heavy. Use a cake-friendly blend, measure it carefully, and mix only until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
Gluten-free cocoa cake often sinks if its center is underbaked or the oven door is opened before the cake has set. Test the center with a skewer near the end of baking; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
A gluten-free flour blend made for cakes is usually the easiest choice for gluten-free cocoa cake. Rice flour alone can make it crumbly, while buckwheat flour adds a stronger flavor. A blend containing starch or a binder generally gives a more cohesive crumb.
To keep gluten-free cocoa cake moist, take care not to overbake it and avoid adding excess flour. Ingredients such as yogurt or oil can contribute moisture when included in the recipe. Once cooled, keep the cake in an airtight container to slow drying.
Yes, melted chocolate can replace some or all of the cocoa in gluten-free cocoa cake, but it also adds fat and often sugar. A straight, equal-amount swap can make the batter too rich or alter its texture, so adjust the recipe’s fat and sweetness.
Bake gluten-free cocoa cake in a preheated oven, commonly at 170–180°C (340–350°F). Pan size and batter moisture affect the baking time, so check the center with a skewer toward the end rather than relying on the clock alone.
Gluten-free cocoa cake generally keeps for about 2–3 days at room temperature in an airtight container. In a warm, humid kitchen it can spoil sooner; refrigerate it in those conditions, though chilling may make the crumb firmer.
Yes, gluten-free cocoa cake freezes well when wrapped tightly after it has cooled completely. Freeze individual slices for easier portions, and thaw them while still wrapped at room temperature to help prevent the cake from drying out.
Not automatically: gluten-free cocoa cake can still contain sugar and carbohydrate-rich flour, so it can raise blood glucose. The portion and recipe matter. If you manage diabetes, ask your clinician or dietitian how to fit this cake into your individual plan.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.