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Rich chocolate cake with molten center
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Magma Chocolate Cake (90 g) has 351 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 41.4 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 18.9 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Magma Chocolate Cake is a rich chocolate cake baked until its outside is set while the centre remains soft and molten. The batter is usually baked in individual dishes or a cake pan, with careful timing helping preserve that flowing middle.
It is commonly served warm as a dessert, often with coffee or after a meal; a little cream, ice cream or fresh fruit may accompany it. The contrast between the tender cake and liquid chocolate is the main appeal. It is energy-dense, with much of its energy coming from carbohydrates and fat, and provides comparatively little protein. For a lighter serving, choose a smaller piece and pair it with berries or other fresh fruit.
Selected: 100 g
390
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
46g
· 17% DV
Protein
5.2g
· 10% DV
Fat
21g
· 27% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 5% · Fat 48%
Vitamins
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
B12
0.18µg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.1µg · 7% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Selenium
7.5µg · 14% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Magnesium
38mg · 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 390 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
9.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 27.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (27.5:1).
Magma Chocolate Cake is an individual chocolate dessert with a baked outer cake and a soft, flowing center. The molten middle may come from batter that is intentionally left unset in the centre or from a separate chocolate filling.
To get a molten center in Magma Chocolate Cake, bake it until the outside is set but the middle still jiggles slightly, or add a soft chocolate filling. Overbaking sets the center, so begin checking before the outside looks fully firm.
Not necessarily: a properly made Magma Chocolate Cake has a warm, soft chocolate center, but it should not be treated as raw cake batter. Some recipes achieve the flowing middle with a separate filling; follow safe cooking instructions, especially when serving vulnerable people.
Magma Chocolate Cake and chocolate fondant are closely related names for small chocolate cakes with a soft or flowing middle. Recipes vary: some rely on a deliberately under-set center, while others place a firm chocolate insert inside the batter.
Magma Chocolate Cake is part of the family of molten chocolate desserts associated with French fondant au chocolat and popularized internationally as chocolate lava cake. Its exact origin is disputed, so it is more accurate to describe it as a modern, widely shared dessert style.
Yes, you can prepare Magma Chocolate Cake batter and portion it into its baking dishes ahead of time, then keep it covered and chilled until baking. Bake it close to serving so the outside is fresh and the center stays molten.
Serve Magma Chocolate Cake warm, soon after it comes out of its mould, so the chocolate center can flow when cut. Vanilla ice cream, lightly whipped cream, or tart berries make popular accompaniments that balance its rich chocolate flavour.
Yes, Magma Chocolate Cake can be frozen in individual portions once cooled and packed airtight. Thaw it in the refrigerator and warm it gently before serving; freezing and reheating may make the center less fluid than in a freshly baked cake.
Magma Chocolate Cake can collapse if its center is very soft when unmoulded, or if the outside has not set enough to support it. Grease the moulds, let the edges become firm, and allow the cake a brief rest before turning it out.
Yes, reheat Magma Chocolate Cake gently, using short microwave bursts or a low oven, and check the center as you go. Too much heat can bake the molten middle solid, so reheating works best when the portion is warmed rather than cooked again.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.