Food Network Spicy Double Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe

Total time: 70 minutes

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Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 43g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Spicy Double Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 43g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 28%. At 653mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Food Network Spicy Double Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 servings   ( 162 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 612
Total Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 107mg
Sodium: 653mg
Total Carbohydrates: 52g
Dietary Fiber: 9g
Sugar: 42g
Protein: 9g
Calcium: 161mg Iron: 5mg
Potassium: 508mg Vitamin A: 122mcg
Vitamin C: 1mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 6 ounces all-purpose flour
  • 2 2/3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 2/3 teaspoons baking soda
  • 4 ounces dry chocolate pudding mix
  • 1/8 cup wheat germ
  • 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
  • 1 1/3 teaspoons salt
  • 1 pound 12 ounces granulated sugar
  • 9 ounces vegetable shortening
  • 6 whole eggs
  • 1 ounce plus 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
  • Cognac Cherries Filling, recipe follows
  • Pistachio Mascarpone Frosting, recipe follows
  • 8 ounces cherries, chopped
  • 2 ounces cognac
  • 10 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 1 tablespoon pistachio compound
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 7 ounces powdered sugar

Instructions

Visit Food Network's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)