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Homemade syrup-soaked dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Twenty Spoon Dessert (90 g) has 257 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 42.1 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 8.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 7.6 µg of Selenium covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
257
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
42.1g
· 15% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
8.2g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 6% · Fat 29%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.2 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.07 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 101 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.8 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) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 70 g | 200 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 130 g | 371 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 160 g | 456 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 513 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
Twenty Spoon Dessert is a homemade Turkish cake-style dessert soaked with syrup. Its name refers to spoon-based measurements used in some versions, and recipes vary in their batter ingredients and proportions.
To make Twenty Spoon Dessert, bake a spoon-measured cake batter, then pour syrup over the cake and let it soak in. Use the recipe’s stated measurements, since versions differ, and spread the syrup evenly for a consistent texture.
Twenty Spoon Dessert gets its name from the spoon measurements associated with the recipe. The name does not guarantee that every version uses exactly twenty spoonfuls of ingredients; the quantities and which ingredients are measured can vary.
Twenty Spoon Dessert is usually made with a cake batter containing eggs, flour, sugar, yogurt or milk, oil, and a leavening agent, then finished with syrup. Ingredient lists differ between home recipes, so follow the proportions in the version you choose.
A common method is to pour cooled syrup over the cake while it is still hot. This helps the cake absorb the syrup; pour it gradually over the whole surface rather than concentrating it in one spot.
To keep Twenty Spoon Dessert from becoming soggy, use the syrup quantity specified in your recipe and pour it gradually over the cake. Let each addition soak in, and avoid adding extra syrup just because the surface looks dry at first.
Serve Twenty Spoon Dessert in slices after it has absorbed the syrup. A little shredded coconut, ground pistachio, or clotted cream makes a familiar garnish, and Turkish tea or coffee pairs well with its sweetness.
Twenty Spoon Dessert keeps for about three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Chilling preserves its syrup-soaked texture; let a portion sit briefly at room temperature before serving if you prefer it less cold.
Yes, you can freeze Twenty Spoon Dessert in airtight portions. Its cake may be softer after thawing, so defrost it in the refrigerator and avoid refreezing a portion once it has thawed.
They are not the same dessert. Both may be soaked in syrup, but revani is typically made with semolina, while Twenty Spoon Dessert is known for its spoon-measured cake batter; the exact ingredients vary by recipe.
Vitamins
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
B12
0.23µg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.79µg · 9% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7.56µg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
80mg · 11% DV
Calcium
74mg · 7% DV
Iodine
11µg · 7% DV
Sodium
101mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
94mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Twenty Spoon Dessert is a Turkish home-style, cake-like sweet, named for the spoon measures used in many versions of its batter. After baking, the cake is soaked with syrup, giving it a moist texture and a distinctly sweet finish; exact ingredients and proportions vary from kitchen to kitchen.
It is usually cut into pieces and served with tea or brought out for guests and family gatherings. Its nutritional profile is largely shaped by carbohydrates, so a modest slice is a good choice if you want to enjoy it without making dessert too heavy. Pair it with unsweetened tea, or serve smaller pieces alongside fresh fruit.
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
2.07g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.42g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.31g
Omega 6:3 ratio 30.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (30.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.