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Entenmann's Cake, Chocolate Fudge
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Entenmann's Cake, Chocolate Fudge

Entenmann's
19 oz
Available at Foodtown
250
Calories
3g
Protein
28g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
58
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann's Chocolate Fudge Cake is a packaged, ready-to-serve chocolate layer cake that you'd spot on a grocery shelf in the center-store bakery/pastries aisle, stacked near other boxed cakes, snack cakes, donuts and packaged desserts. The brand leans into a heritage, family-friendly personality — familiar logo, warm copy about “baked with care,” and a look that evokes everyday celebrations rather than artisanal baking. This 19 oz cake is marketed for easy indulgence: pull it from the box or clamshell, slice, and pair with coffee or tea for a quick treat. Sensory notes: a soft, moist crumb with intensely sweet cocoa flavor and a dense, fudgy chocolate icing that leaves a glossy, slightly sticky coating on the fingers; aroma is rich and sweet. Packaging is mass-market, shelf-stable plastic/box packaging designed for convenience and portability. Occasions where it fits include impromptu family celebrations, casual brunch spreads, or dessert for movie night — moments that call for simple, shareable sweetness. Labeling typically highlights taste and tradition and may display kosher certification, brand heritage and serving suggestions; it does not carry organic or “all-natural” certification and uses bright, approachable branding rather than child-specific characters. Processing context: this is a highly processed, factory-made baked good formulated for consistent texture and long shelf life, containing multiple emulsifiers, stabilizers, sweeteners and preservatives. Rituals around use are low-effort — slice onto a plate, bring to a potluck, or warm slightly and serve — reinforcing its role as an accessible, nostalgic indulgence in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.125
Servings per Container: 8
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars28g
Protein3g
* 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

Sugar,, Water,, Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Eggs,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Cocoa, (Processed, With, Alkali),, Invert, Sugar,, Glycerin,, Vegetable, Shortening, [Palm,, Soybean],, Whey,, Corn, Syrup,, Food, Starch-Modified, (Corn),, Leavening, [Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate],, Artificial, Flavors,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Salt,, Glyceryl, Lactoesters, Of, Fatty, Acids,, Preservatives, [Potassium, Sorbate,, Sorbic, Acid,, Sodium, Propionate],, Polysorbate, 60,, Xanthan, Gum,, Agar,, Dextrose,, Soy, Flour..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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 numerous industrial ingredients and additives (preservatives, emulsifiers, modified starch, artificial flavors, stabilizers) and is a ready-to-eat factory-formulated baked product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Cake, Chocolate Fudge

The Chocolate Fudge cake isn't exactly what you'd call a health food, but it's all about context. It's a delightful treat that packs in some sugar and fat, making it great for an occasional indulgence rather than a daily staple. If you're looking for a sweet pick-me-up, this cake can certainly brighten your day!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
game-day-prep

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomfortingconvenient
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