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Rich, moist chocolate cake
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 slice (medium) of Chocolate moist cake (80 g) has 280 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.4 g of carbs, 4 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 88 mg of Phosphorus covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Chocolate moist cake is a cocoa-based cake, often finished with a glossy chocolate topping. In Turkish home cooking, some versions are soaked after baking with a cocoa-and-milk sauce, which gives the crumb its notably tender, moist texture; recipes and toppings vary.
Its rich chocolate flavour makes it a familiar slice to serve with tea or coffee, and it also appears at birthdays and family gatherings. It is a sweet, energy-dense dessert, with 350 calories per 100 g. A smaller slice works well after a meal, or serve it with fresh fruit for a lighter-feeling pairing.
Selected: 100 g
350
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
48g
· 17% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
15g
· 19% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 6% · Fat 39%
Vitamins
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
Biotin
2.5µg · 8% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B5
0.25mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Selenium
6µg · 11% DV
Sodium
220mg · 10% 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 350 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
— 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
SATURATED
6.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 40:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (40:1).
Chocolate moist cake is made by baking a cocoa-based batter and topping or layering it with chocolate frosting or ganache. For a tender crumb, measure the flour accurately, avoid overmixing once it is added, and take the cake out as soon as it is baked.
Chocolate moist cake can sink if it is underbaked, the raising agent is old, or the oven door is opened too early. Check that the centre is set before removing it, and avoid adding extra leavening in an attempt to make it rise higher.
Chocolate moist cake gets its soft texture from a balanced batter with enough liquid and fat, and sometimes from a soak or frosting. Cocoa absorbs moisture, so follow the recipe’s liquid amounts rather than adding extra cocoa without adjusting the other ingredients.
Unsweetened cocoa powder gives chocolate moist cake a clear chocolate flavour without adding extra sugar. Natural and Dutch-process cocoa can react differently with baking soda, so use the type specified in the recipe when a particular one is named.
Yes, oil can replace butter in many chocolate moist cake recipes, and it often keeps the crumb soft after chilling. Use a recipe designed for oil or a tested substitution, since butter also contributes flavour and helps with creaming.
Chocolate moist cake is done when the centre springs back lightly and a tester comes out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter. Avoid waiting for the tester to look completely dry, since the cake can continue cooking briefly after leaving the oven.
Store chocolate moist cake covered so the cut surfaces do not dry out. A cake with perishable cream or dairy frosting belongs in the refrigerator; let a slice sit briefly before serving to soften the crumb and bring out its flavour.
Yes, chocolate moist cake can usually be frozen with a stable buttercream or ganache frosting. Freeze it uncovered until the topping firms, then wrap it well; thaw it in the refrigerator to reduce condensation on the frosting.
Chocolate buttercream, chocolate ganache, and cream cheese frosting all pair well with chocolate moist cake. Ganache gives a smooth, rich finish, while cream cheese frosting adds tang; let the cake cool fully before frosting to prevent melting.
Chocolate moist cake may taste bitter if it contains too much cocoa, very dark chocolate, or burnt edges. Measure cocoa rather than estimating, use the recipe’s sugar amount, and check the oven temperature if the outside darkens before the centre is baked.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.