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Betty Crocker German Chocolate Cake Mix 13.25 oz
Cooking & Baking
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Betty Crocker German Chocolate Cake Mix 13.25 oz

Betty Crocker
13.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
17g
Sugars
360mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
57
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Betty Crocker German Chocolate Cake Mix (13.25 oz) is a familiar boxed dessert mix you’ll find on supermarket shelves in the baking aisle, stacked near other cake mixes, frosting tubs, boxed brownie mixes, and baking staples like flour and sugar. Shoppers reach for it when they want a quick celebration cake, an impromptu dessert for a family dinner, or a nostalgic treat for birthday parties and potlucks. The brand leans on decades of household recognition and the red Betty Crocker logo, positioning itself as an approachable, time-saving solution aimed at busy parents, home bakers who want reliable results, and shoppers seeking comfort-food classics. Packaging emphasizes simplicity and tradition rather than organic or artisanal claims; you won’t find organic certification or “all-natural” badges on this product, and the ingredient list includes artificial flavors and emulsifiers. Labels typically promote ease (“just add eggs, oil, water”) and classic flavor, creating a convenience/comfort halo rather than health claims. In plain language, this is a highly processed, ready-mix product formulated for consistency and shelf stability. Sensory expectations: when prepared, the cake produces a moist, tender crumb with a sweet chocolate-coconut profile if paired with the appropriate frosting; texture is soft and fine-grained thanks to emulsifiers and starches. The package is a lightweight paperboard box with a colorful front panel and step-by-step instructions on the back — the ritual is quick: mix, bake, cool, frost, and serve. In American grocery culture this mix sits at the intersection of fast convenience and sentimental home baking, often evoking memories of family kitchens and simple holidays.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.11
Servings per Container: 9
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium360mg16%
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,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate),, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali., 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,, Artificial, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Propylene Glycol Mono and Diesters - 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?

The product contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, modified starches, emulsifiers, artificial flavor, cocoa processed with alkali) and is a shelf-stable formulated mix, consistent with ultra-processed foods in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Betty Crocker German Chocolate Cake Mix 13.25 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, right? This cake mix is definitely a treat, with 17 grams of added sugars per serving, so it's not exactly a health food. If you’re looking for a special dessert, though, it can fit into a balanced diet — just enjoy it in moderation!

Perfect For

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movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

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