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Dessert made with biscuits, milk-chocolate cream and cocoa
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Square biscuit cake (80 g) has 283 calories. That works out to 354 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.8 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 10.6 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 9.9 µg of Selenium covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 64 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
283
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
43.8g
· 16% DV
Protein
4.2g
· 8% DV
Fat
10.6g
· 14% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 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 | 283 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.6 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 5.12 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 189 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.8 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.7 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 80 g | 283 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 50 g | 177 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 354 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 100 g | 354 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 425 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 531 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 160 g | 566 kcal |
Calculated from 354 calories per 100 g.
Square biscuit cake is made by stacking biscuits with milk-chocolate cream, then chilling the layers until they hold together. Arrange the biscuits in a square, spread cream between each layer, and finish with cream or cocoa on top.
Plain tea biscuits or other firm, rectangular biscuits work well for square biscuit cake. Choosing biscuits of a similar size makes the layers neater, while very delicate biscuits are more likely to break when you assemble or slice the cake.
Square biscuit cake often falls apart because it has not chilled long enough or its cream is too loose to bind the layers. Let it set thoroughly in the refrigerator and use a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts.
No, square biscuit cake is usually assembled without baking. The biscuits soften as they absorb moisture from the milk-chocolate cream, and chilling the assembled cake helps it firm up enough to slice.
Chill square biscuit cake for several hours before serving; leaving it overnight gives the layers more time to settle. The biscuits soften as they absorb moisture, making the cake easier to cut into tidy portions.
Yes, graham crackers can be used for square biscuit cake if they fit together in layers. They may soften faster than sturdy tea biscuits, so avoid soaking them and allow the assembled cake to chill fully before cutting.
To keep square biscuit cake layers from sliding, use cream that is thick enough to stay between the biscuits and spread it evenly. Press each layer gently into place, then chill the cake before adding any topping or moving it.
Yes, square biscuit cake is well suited to making ahead because chilling helps the biscuit layers soften and set. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and add delicate toppings shortly before serving so they stay crisp and fresh-looking.
Yes, square biscuit cake can be frozen, though its biscuits may turn softer and the cream may change texture after thawing. Wrap portions airtight and thaw them in the refrigerator rather than leaving the cake out for a long time.
Square biscuit cake pairs well with unsweetened coffee, tea, or fresh berries, which balance its creamy chocolate layers. Cut small slices because the cake is rich, and serve it chilled so the layers keep their shape.
Vitamins
B1
0.14mg · 12% DV
B2
0.15mg · 12% DV
B12
0.26µg · 11% DV
B3
1.36mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Selenium
9.92µg · 18% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Sodium
189mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
139mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 283 calories in 1 piece (medium) (80 g):
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Square biscuit cake brings biscuits together with milk-chocolate cream and cocoa. It is commonly assembled in layers and chilled so the biscuits soften and the cake holds its shape when sliced; recipes vary from one home to another.
The flavour is sweet and chocolatey, with a tender centre and some biscuit texture. Serve it cold as a simple dessert with tea or coffee, or cut it into small squares for a shared dessert table. At 354 calories per 100 g, it is an energy-dense treat rather than an everyday snack. For a lighter serving, keep the cream layer thin and cut modest portions.
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
5.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 31.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (31.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.