
Pepperidge Farm Layer Cake, Chocolate Fudge Stripe
What You Should Know
Pepperidge Farm Layer Cake, Chocolate Fudge Stripe is a ready-to-serve celebration cake typically found in the supermarket frozen desserts case or freezer aisle, alongside ice cream, frozen pies and novelty cakes. Packaged in a branded printed box with inner plastic wrap, the cake presents a striped visual: alternating yellow and chocolate sponge layers topped with a thick, glossy frosting and a dark fudge stripe. It reads like a convenience centerpiece — thaw, slice and serve — making it a go-to for last-minute birthday cakes, potlucks, office parties, and casual weekend gatherings. The product leans on approachable, family-friendly branding: familiar Pepperidge Farm logos and warm baking copy that evoke home baking and nostalgia; there are no organic or “all-natural” certifications on the label, and health-halo cues are limited to brand heritage rather than nutrition claims. Kids’ parties and family holidays are prime uses, where ease and appearance matter more than ingredient minimalism. Sensory notes: the cake has a tender, fine crumb from enriched yellow and cocoa batters, a sweet, creamy frosting that reads buttery and sugary, and a dense, fudgy stripe that adds a contrasting chocolate bite; mouthfeel is moist and soft rather than light and artisanal. Packaging supports easy transport and communal serving, and the ritual is typically thawing at home, slicing into uniform pieces and pairing with coffee or ice cream. In plain language, the product is highly processed — formulated with multiple emulsifiers, sweeteners and stabilizers to extend shelf life and ensure consistent texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
MADE, FROM:, SUGAR,, WATER,, VEGETABLE, OILS, (SOYBEAN,, PALM,, PALM, KERNEL,, HYDROGENATED, COTTONSEED, AND/OR, CANOLA),, BLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR,, EGGS,, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, CORN, SYRUP,, CHOCOLATE,, DEXTROSE,, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, POLYGLYCEROL, ESTERS, OF, FATTY, ACIDS,, BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, CORNSTARCH,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE),, SALT,, MALTODEXTRIN,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, COCOA, POWDER,, BAKING, SODA,, GLYCERYL-LACTO, ESTERS, OF, FATTY, ACIDS,, MONO, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, SODIUM, CASEINATE,, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, AND, TURMERIC, FOR, COLOR,, GUAR, GUM,, GELATIN,, SOY, LECITHIN,, WHEY,, CELLULOSE, GUM,, POLYSORBATE, 60,, XANTHAN, GUM,, VANILLA, POWDER. CONTAINS:, EGGS,, WHEAT,, MILK,, SOY..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Hydrogenated cottonseed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •Mono and diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
- •Annatto extract - Artificial coloring
- •Turmeric - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated and blended vegetable oils, emulsifiers, gums, modified starch, artificial flavors) typical of ultra-processed foods, indicating a NOVA 4 classification.
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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Layer Cake, Chocolate Fudge Stripe
When it comes to the Chocolate Fudge Stripe cake, 'healthy' is subjective. It's definitely a treat with 250 calories per serving and a decent amount of added sugars — 22g, to be exact. If you're enjoying it as an occasional dessert, it can fit into a balanced diet, but if you're aiming for low sugar or high protein, this might not be your go-to.
