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Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake Calories
Rich chocolate flavor, moist texture, homemade taste
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 slice (medium) of Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake (80 g) has 256 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 35.2 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 11.2 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 80 g
256
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
35.2g
· 13% DV
Protein
4.2g
· 8% DV
Fat
11.2g
· 14% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 7% · Fat 39%
Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake nutrition facts table · 1 slice (medium) (80 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 256 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.2 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 4.48 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 136 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 35.2 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.2 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 Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 80 g | 256 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 50 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 256 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 90 g | 288 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 120 g | 384 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 384 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 480 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake
How do you make Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake?
Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake is made by baking a cocoa cake and soaking it with chocolate sauce while it is still warm. Poke small holes across the surface first so the sauce can spread into the crumb instead of pooling on top.
Why is Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake dry?
Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake is usually dry because it was overbaked or did not absorb enough sauce. Check the cake as it bakes, then add the sauce while the cake is warm and make sure it reaches the whole surface.
When should you pour the sauce over Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake?
Pour the sauce over Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake after baking, while the cake is still warm. Warm cake absorbs it more readily; use warm, pourable sauce and spread it evenly rather than adding it all to one spot.
Why won’t Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake absorb the sauce?
Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake may not absorb the sauce if the cake is cold, the sauce is too thick, or the surface has not been pierced. Make small holes across the cake and pour on warm sauce gradually.
What goes into the sauce for Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake?
The sauce for Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake commonly uses milk, cocoa, sugar, and oil or butter. Recipes vary: some reserve part of the cake mixture as sauce, so its ingredients can include egg as well.
How is Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake different from a brownie?
Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake is typically a risen cake that gets its moist texture from sauce poured over it after baking. A brownie is denser and gets its chocolate richness from the batter, without needing a soaking sauce.
Can you make Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake without milk?
Yes, you can make Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake with a plant-based drink in place of milk in the sauce. Warm it with the cocoa and other sauce ingredients, then pour it over the warm cake; the drink may change the flavor slightly.
How do you keep Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake from sinking in the middle?
Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake can sink if the oven door is opened early, the batter is underbaked, or the raising agent is not measured correctly. Avoid disturbing it as it bakes and check that the center has set before taking it out.
How should you store Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake?
Store Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake covered in the refrigerator because its moist sauce makes it perishable. Let a slice sit out briefly before serving if you prefer a softer texture and a fuller chocolate flavor.
Can you freeze Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake?
Yes, Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake can be frozen in individual, tightly wrapped slices. Thaw a slice in the refrigerator before serving; the sauce may slightly change the cake’s texture after thawing.
Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Biotin
1.76µg · 6% DV
B5
0.28mg · 6% DV
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
76mg · 11% DV
Selenium
5.2µg · 9% DV
Iron
1.68mg · 9% DV
Sodium
136mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
112mg · 3% DV
Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake
To burn the 256 calories in 1 slice (medium) (80 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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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 Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake?
Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake is a Turkish-style home-baked cake, usually made with a cocoa-flavoured batter and soaked with a milky or chocolate sauce after baking. The sauce seeps into the crumb, giving the cake its characteristically soft, moist texture. Family recipes vary, including in whether the sauce is poured over while the cake is still warm.
Rich and sweet, it is often served in Turkey with tea, for guests or as an after-dinner treat. A modest slice is satisfying, and it also pairs well with unsweetened coffee or tea to balance the chocolate. Its energy comes mainly from carbohydrates and fat, with comparatively little protein. For a lighter serving, cut thinner slices and skip extra toppings such as cream.
How Nutritious Is Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake?
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 Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake 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 Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
Homemade Chocolate Moist Cake Fat Profile
SATURATED
4.48g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.04g
Omega 6:3 ratio 32:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (32:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.