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Betty Crocker Favorites Supermoist Cake Mx Chocolate Fudge
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Betty Crocker Favorites Supermoist Cake Mx Chocolate Fudge

Betty Crocker
13.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
17g
Sugars
370mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
59
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Betty Crocker Favorites Supermoist Cake Mix — Chocolate Fudge is the familiar boxed cake mix you’ll find in the supermarket baking aisle, shelved with other cake mixes, boxed brownie and dessert mixes, and just across from tub frostings, sprinkles and cake-decorating supplies. Packaged in a 13.25 oz illustrated cardboard box with bright Betty Crocker branding, it reads as a family-friendly, convenience product aimed at home bakers who want predictable results without extra fuss. Shoppers reach for this on grocery runs for celebrations, last-minute desserts, school bake sales or weeknight treats. The product leans on nostalgia and approachability: the Betty Crocker name, the “Supermoist” claim and the promise of chocolate fudge flavor position it as a reliable, crowd-pleasing option for parents, busy cooks and anyone who grew up using boxed mixes. Labeling uses indulgent cues rather than health claims — no organic seal, few natural claims, and a prominent moisture/texture promise that creates a mild “freshness” halo. The mix itself is a fine powder with sugar and cocoa; when combined with eggs, oil and water (or as directed), it bakes into a tender, very moist crumb with a rich chocolate aroma. The texture after baking is soft and slightly dense; frosting or a dusting of sugar finishes the ritual. Processing context: this is a shelf-stable, manufactured mix containing refined flours, sugar, leaveners and emulsifiers — a highly processed convenience product designed for speed and consistency. Typical rituals include kids helping measure, icing parties, and quick celebration cakes pulled together in under an hour.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.11
Servings per Container: 9
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars17g34%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Enriched, Flour, Bleached, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate),, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Palm, Oil,, Corn, Starch,, Propylene, Glycol, Mono, and, Diesters,, Monoglycerides,, Salt,, Dicalcium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Carob, Powder,, Artificial, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Propylene Glycol Mono and Diesters - Processed emulsifier
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined flours, added sugars, multiple emulsifiers, stabilizers and other industrial ingredients (e.g., propylene glycol esters, sodium stearoyl lactylate), and is a shelf-stable manufactured mix, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Betty Crocker Favorites Supermoist Cake Mx Chocolate Fudge

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This mix is definitely a treat, with 160 calories and 17 grams of added sugars per serving. If you're looking for something low-calorie or sugar-free, it might not fit the bill, but if you're in the mood for a delicious chocolate cake, it can certainly satisfy that craving!

Perfect For

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