Carob cake
Carob cake is a moist, sweet baked dessert made primarily from carob powder, which gives it a unique, chocolate-like flavor without any caffeine or theobromine. It typically includes ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, and oil, and is a popular treat in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. The cake is often enjoyed as a healthier alternative to chocolate cake due to carob's natural properties.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cake is generally high in carbohydrates from its flour and sugar content, with moderate fat from oil or butter. It provides a good source of dietary fiber and essential minerals like potassium and calcium from the carob powder, with a typical serving containing around 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.8 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 slice (85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Carob has been used as a natural sweetener and chocolate substitute for centuries, particularly in regions where cacao doesn't grow. Nutritionally, carob is naturally low in fat and caffeine-free, making it a culturally significant ingredient for those avoiding stimulants or seeking traditional Mediterranean flavors.
