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Pepperidge Farm Layer Cake, Chocolate Fudge Stripe
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Pepperidge Farm Layer Cake, Chocolate Fudge Stripe

Pepperidge Farm®
19.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
250
Calories
2g
Protein
22g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
94
Ingredients

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

Serving Size: 0.125
Servings per Container: 8
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars22g
Added Sugars22g44%
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

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
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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 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.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
holiday-baking

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