Ingredient

Chocolate Cake Base

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Role in food
Chocolate cake base is used to quickly and easily make chocolate cakes, cupcakes, and …

What it is

Chocolate cake base is a pre-made mix that contains the dry ingredients needed to bake a chocolate cake. It typically includes flour, sugar, cocoa powder, leavening agents, and flavorings. Manufacturers create these bases to simplify the baking process for consumers.

Why it's used

Chocolate cake base is used to quickly and easily make chocolate cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods. It provides a consistent chocolate flavor and texture. It is commonly found in packaged cakes, snack cakes, and sometimes as a component in ice cream.

Health notes

Chocolate cake base itself is not typically regulated as a single additive. The ingredients within the base, such as sugar and flour, are common food components. Regulatory bodies like the FDA oversee the safety of individual ingredients used in food products. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many common food ingredients. At typical consumption levels, ingredients in chocolate cake base are generally recognized as safe.

Allergen info

Depending on the specific ingredients used, chocolate cake base may contain allergens like wheat (from flour) or soy (from lecithin or cocoa processing). It is not a major allergen itself but may be derived from or contain major allergens. Gluten may be present if wheat flour is used.

Products containing Chocolate Cake Base

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SWEET P'S BAKE SHOP Petite Chocolate Bundt Cakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 457kcal 5.7Protein 25.7Fat 51.4Carbs SWEET P'S BAKE SHOP Petite Chocolate Gourmet Bundt Cakes, Rich Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 450kcal 5Protein 25Fat 52.5Carbs FGF LLC The Original Decadent Chocolate Coconut Bar Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 436kcal 3.6Protein 21.8Fat 54.5Carbs Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC Whoopie Pie Chocolate Cake With White Filling Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 396kcal 4.0Protein 18.8Fat 53.5Carbs Perry's Ice Cream Company, Inc. Premium Ice Cream, Otto's Cupcake Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 229kcal 2.9Protein 8.6Fat 35.7Carbs Publix Super Markets, Inc. Chocolate Petite Bundt Cakes, Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 475kcal 5Protein 27.5Fat 57.5Carbs Target Stores Chocolate Petite Bundt Cakes With Chocolate Icing, Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 422kcal 4.4Protein 24.4Fat 51.1Carbs Target Stores Chocolate Cupcake Flavored Ice Cream With Chocolate Cupcake Pieces & A Vanilla Frosting Swirl, Chocolate Cupcake Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 231kcal 3.1Protein 9.2Fat 32.3Carbs Meijer, Inc. Mini Bundt Cakes With Holiday Inspired Sprinkle Blend, Holiday Inspired Sprinkle Blend Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 444kcal 2.8Protein 41.7Fat 16.7Carbs Target Stores Chocolate Petite Bundt Cakes With Fudge Filling, Chocolate Petite Bundt Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 422kcal 4.4Protein 24.4Fat 51.1Carbs MJAY's Specialty Baked Foods Inc. Cookies & Cream Petite Bundt Cakes, Cookies & Cream Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 400kcal 5Protein 22.5Fat 50Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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