Yellow cake with chocolate frosting

Yellow cake with chocolate frosting

Dessert

Item Rating: 43/100

1 serving (100 grams) contains 350 calories, 4.0 grams of protein, 15.0 grams of fat, and 50.0 grams of carbohydrates.

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833.3
calories
9.5
protein
119.0
carbohydrates
35.7
fat

Nutrition Information

1 cup (238.1g)
Calories
833.3
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.7 g 45%
Saturated Fat 11.9 g 59%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 71.4 mg 23%
Sodium 714.3 mg 31%
Total Carbohydrates 119.0 g 43%
Dietary Fiber 2.4 g 8%
Sugars 83.3 g
protein 9.5 g 19%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Calcium 95.2 mg 7%
Iron 3.6 mg 20%
Potassium 238.1 mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Food Attributes

⚠️ Contains trans fat

Source of Calories

57.0%
4.5%
38.5%
Fat: 321 cal (38.5%)
Protein: 38 cal (4.5%)
Carbs: 476 cal (57.0%)

About Yellow cake with chocolate frosting

Yellow cake with chocolate frosting is a classic dessert popular in American cuisine, often enjoyed at birthdays, celebrations, and holidays. The yellow cake is made with basic ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, eggs, milk, and leavening agents, with its rich golden color derived from egg yolks and butter. It provides a soft, fluffy texture and subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with the decadence of chocolate frosting, typically made from cocoa powder or melted chocolate, butter, powdered sugar, and milk. While delicious and loved for its comforting flavor, it is relatively high in refined sugars, saturated fats, and calories, making it a treat best enjoyed in moderation. Variations using whole-grain flours or reduced sugar can offer slightly healthier options. However, its simplicity, nostalgic taste, and customizable nature make it an enduring favorite among dessert lovers.