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Plain Chocolate Cake Calories
Classic plain chocolate cake, popular dessert with rich cocoa flavor and soft texture.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 slice (medium) of Plain Chocolate Cake (60 g) has 222 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.4 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Plain Chocolate Cake Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 60 g
222
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
32.4g
· 12% DV
Protein
3g
· 6% DV
Fat
9g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 5% · Fat 37%
Plain Chocolate Cake nutrition facts table · 1 slice (medium) (60 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 222 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 162 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3 g | 6% |
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 Plain Chocolate Cake?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 40 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 296 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 333 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 120 g | 444 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Plain Chocolate Cake
How do you make Plain Chocolate Cake?
Plain Chocolate Cake is made with flour, eggs, sugar, cocoa, a raising agent, and usually milk or another liquid and oil or butter. Mix the dry and wet ingredients separately, combine them without overmixing, and bake until a skewer comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
Why does Plain Chocolate Cake sink in the middle?
Plain Chocolate Cake often sinks when its centre is underbaked, too much raising agent is used, or the oven door is opened too early. Keep the door closed while it bakes and test the centre before taking the cake out.
How do you keep Plain Chocolate Cake moist?
To keep Plain Chocolate Cake moist, avoid overbaking it and measure the liquid and fat accurately. Take it out when a skewer inserted in the centre has a few moist crumbs, then let it cool before wrapping or covering it.
How long does Plain Chocolate Cake last, and how should you store it?
Plain Chocolate Cake keeps for a few days in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Let it cool completely before covering it; sealing a warm cake traps steam and can make its texture sticky.
Can you freeze Plain Chocolate Cake?
Yes, Plain Chocolate Cake freezes well. Cool it completely, wrap the whole cake or individual slices tightly, and thaw at room temperature when needed. Freezing slices separately makes it easier to serve only what you want.
Can you use melted chocolate instead of cocoa in Plain Chocolate Cake?
Yes, but melted chocolate adds fat and sugar as well as chocolate flavour, so it does not behave like cocoa powder. Use a recipe written for melted chocolate rather than swapping it in without adjusting the other ingredients.
What can you add to Plain Chocolate Cake to make the chocolate flavour stronger?
A little brewed coffee can deepen the cocoa flavour in Plain Chocolate Cake without necessarily making it taste like coffee. If you add liquid coffee, reduce another liquid in the recipe so the batter does not become too thin.
What frosting goes best with Plain Chocolate Cake?
Chocolate buttercream, chocolate ganache, or cream cheese frosting all pair well with Plain Chocolate Cake. Ganache gives it a richer finish, while a light dusting of icing sugar keeps the cake simple and lets the cocoa flavour stand out.
Why is Plain Chocolate Cake bitter?
Plain Chocolate Cake can taste bitter if it contains very dark cocoa, too little sugar, or burnt edges. Use the type of cocoa specified in the recipe and check the cake before the end of its baking time to prevent overbrowning.
What should you serve with Plain Chocolate Cake?
Plain Chocolate Cake can be served with berries, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a scoop of ice cream. Tart berries balance the cake's cocoa flavour, while cream or ice cream makes it a richer dessert.
Plain Chocolate Cake Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
B5
0.15mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
54mg · 8% DV
Iron
1.32mg · 7% DV
Sodium
162mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
90mg · 3% DV
Plain Chocolate Cake Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Plain Chocolate Cake
To burn the 222 calories in 1 slice (medium) (60 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 Plain Chocolate Cake?
Plain Chocolate Cake is a simple baked cake flavoured with cocoa or chocolate, usually made with flour, sugar, eggs and fat. Unlike a frosted or filled layer cake, it is often served without elaborate toppings. It is a familiar home-baking and café dessert rather than a dish tied to one particular region.
Its soft, tender crumb and rich cocoa flavour make it a natural partner for tea or coffee, and it can be served on its own or with fruit. It is an energy-dense sweet, with 370 calories per 100 g; most of its energy comes from carbohydrates and fat. For a lighter serving, choose a smaller slice and pair it with fresh berries instead of a rich topping.
How Nutritious Is Plain Chocolate 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 Plain Chocolate 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 Plain Chocolate Cake Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Plain Chocolate 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
Plain Chocolate Cake Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 36:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (36:1).
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