Ingredient

Chocolate Cupcake

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Chocolate cupcakes are primarily consumed as a dessert or snack. Manufacturers produce them as …

What it is

A chocolate cupcake is a small, individual-sized cake. It is made from a batter that includes flour, sugar, eggs, fat (such as butter or oil), leavening agents, and cocoa or chocolate for its distinctive flavor.

Why it's used

Chocolate cupcakes are primarily consumed as a dessert or snack. Manufacturers produce them as ready-to-eat baked goods, often frosted, for convenience and enjoyment.

Health notes

As a prepared food, chocolate cupcakes typically contain added sugars and saturated fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars and advise keeping saturated fat under 10% of daily calories.

Allergen info

Chocolate cupcakes commonly contain major allergens such as wheat, eggs, and milk. They may also contain soy, and sometimes tree nuts or peanuts, depending on the specific recipe and manufacturing process.

Products containing Chocolate Cupcake

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Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Buttercream Frosting Cupcakes, Buttercream Frosting Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving 433kcal 3.3Protein 25Fat 51.7Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Chocolate Fudge Icing Frosted Cupcakes, Chocolate Lovers Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 66% DV per serving 380kcal 2.8Protein 14.1Fat 60.6Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Frosted Cupcakes, Classic Buttercream Frosting Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 450kcal 3.3Protein 21.7Fat 60Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Fall Harvest Buttercream Frosting Cupcakes, Buttercream Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving 433kcal 3.3Protein 25Fat 51.7Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Classic Buttercream Frosting Cupcakes, Fall Harvest Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 450kcal 3.3Protein 21.7Fat 60Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Buttercream Frosting Cupcakes, Pink Awareness Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving 433kcal 3.3Protein 25Fat 51.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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