Cookies, fudge, cake-type (includes trolley cakes)
Whole food · Baked Products
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A dense, moist, cake-like cookie with a rich, fudgy interior and a slightly crisp exterior. Its deep chocolate flavor is intensely sweet and satisfying, making it a decadent treat. Nutritionally, it's a high-carb energy source with minimal protein and fat.
Calorie split: 5% protein · 85% carbs · 9% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its intensely chocolatey, comforting flavor and the satisfying contrast between its soft, fudgy center and firmer edges. It's a versatile treat that pairs perfectly with milk, coffee, or ice cream.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high carbohydrate and sugar content can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and subsequent crashes, making it a poor choice for those managing diabetes or seeking sustained energy. To mitigate this, pair a small portion with a source of protein (like Greek yogurt) or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts) to slow digestion.
Key benefits
- Quick energy source from carbohydrates
- Provides some dietary fiber
- Low in fat compared to many pastries
- Convenient, portable snack
- Satisfies intense sweet cravings
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'cake-type' label often means these cookies use cake flour and leavening agents like baking powder, resulting in a softer, more cake-like crumb than traditional crisp or chewy cookies.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 11.8 g |
| Energy | 349 kcal |
| Energy | 1460 kj |
| Protein | 5.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.7 g |
| Ash | 0.90 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 78.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.8 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 34.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 32.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 83.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 138 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 192 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.55 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.29 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.32 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 3.6 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.23 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.19 mg |
| Niacin | 1.2 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.03 mg |
| Folate, total | 43.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 34.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 9.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 67.0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.08 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2.0 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.55 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.55 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.8 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.8 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.47 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.45 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.06 g |
| Threonine | 0.15 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.17 g |
| Leucine | 0.30 g |
| Lysine | 0.23 g |
| Methionine | 0.07 g |
| Cystine | 0.07 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.21 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.13 g |
| Valine | 0.23 g |
| Arginine | 0.27 g |
| Histidine | 0.09 g |
| Alanine | 0.26 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.31 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.2 g |
| Glycine | 0.45 g |
| Proline | 0.55 g |
| Serine | 0.23 g |
FAQ
Why is it called a 'trolley cake'?
The term 'trolley cake' is a regional name, particularly in parts of the UK, for small, individual cake-like confections often sold from bakery trolleys or carts.
How does its nutrition differ from a regular chocolate chip cookie?
Compared to a typical chocolate chip cookie, this fudge cake-type cookie is generally higher in carbohydrates and sugar, but significantly lower in fat and protein, as it lacks the butter and egg content that gives many cookies their structure and richness.
Is it a good pre-workout snack?
Due to its high, simple carbohydrate content, it can provide a quick energy boost if consumed 30-60 minutes before a workout. However, it lacks the balanced protein and complex carbs needed for sustained performance and recovery.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.49 kcal/g · 6% calories from protein · 2.8 g fiber · 0.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 1.39 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.