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Budget homemade cake/dessert, typically flour-sugar-cocoa or biscuit based
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Homemade fakir cake (90 g) has 288 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 44.8 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 10.4 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 7.2 µg of Selenium covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 90 g
288
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
44.8g
· 16% DV
Protein
4.7g
· 9% DV
Fat
10.4g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 61% · Protein 6% · Fat 33%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 288 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.4 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.69 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 189 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 44.8 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% |
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) | 90 g | 288 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 55 g | 176 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 120 g | 384 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 130 g | 416 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 480 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Homemade fakir cake is an economical homemade dessert made from basic ingredients, often biscuits or flour, sugar and cocoa. The name does not point to one fixed recipe: some versions are baked, while biscuit-based versions are chilled instead.
To make homemade fakir cake, combine the ingredients for your chosen version, then either bake the batter or press a biscuit-and-cocoa mixture into a mold and chill it. Recipes vary, so follow the method suited to whether yours uses flour or biscuits.
Yes, the biscuit-based version of homemade fakir cake needs no oven. Mix the biscuits with a cocoa mixture, press everything into a mold and refrigerate until firm; flour-based versions generally need baking.
Homemade fakir cake is called that because it can be made with inexpensive, everyday ingredients. “Fakir” means poor in Turkish, but the name describes the cake’s economical style rather than a single standardized recipe.
Not necessarily. Some homemade fakir cake recipes use broken biscuits and cocoa in a way that resembles Turkish mosaic cake, but the name can also refer to other budget-friendly homemade cakes.
Plain tea biscuits work well in homemade fakir cake because they break into pieces without overwhelming the cocoa mixture. Chocolate biscuits can also be used, but they make the finished cake sweeter and more chocolate-forward.
Yes, you can make homemade fakir cake without cocoa. Add another flavor, such as vanilla or cinnamon, if you like; the cake will no longer have the familiar chocolate flavor or color.
Store homemade fakir cake covered in the refrigerator, especially if the recipe contains milk or butter. Keep it chilled between servings and take out only the slices you plan to eat.
Yes, homemade fakir cake can be frozen. Cut it into portions, separate the slices with baking paper and seal them in an airtight container; thaw a portion in the refrigerator before serving.
Chill homemade fakir cake until it is firm before slicing. Use a sharp knife warmed in hot water and wiped dry, cleaning the blade between cuts to help make neater slices.
Vitamins
Biotin
3.6µg · 12% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B12
0.16µg · 7% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7.2µg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
83mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Sodium
189mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
126mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Homemade fakir cake is an inexpensive, home-style Turkish dessert made with readily available ingredients. Depending on the recipe, it may be a simple cocoa cake made with flour and sugar, or a layered or pressed-together cake using biscuits. There is no single fixed recipe, so the texture can range from soft and crumbly to firm enough to slice neatly.
In Turkey, it is often served in slices at tea time or as an easy treat for family and guests. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich dessert, with relatively little protein and fibre. Keep the portion modest if you want a lighter sweet, and serve it with unsweetened tea or coffee rather than a sugary drink.
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
3.69g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.78g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 57:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (57:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.