Calorie guide · Turkish
Trileçe (milk cake)calories and macros
One serving of Trileçe (milk cake) has about 390 kcal, with 8 g protein, 51 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat. That is roughly 8% of calories from protein, 52% from carbs and 40% from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein8 g8%
- Carbs51 g52%
- Fat17 g40%
Trileçe is the Balkan and Turkish take on tres leches: a slice of sponge made from about 20 g of egg, 15 g of flour and 15 g of sugar is soaked in 80 ml of whole milk and 35 ml of cream sweetened with sugar, then finished with a thin caramel layer. A slice is roughly 390 kcal with 8 g of protein and 51 g of carbohydrates, mostly from the sugar in the sponge, the soak and the caramel, plus 17 g of fat that comes mainly from the cream.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (~170 g) | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 229 kcal | 390 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 8 g | 8% |
| Carbs | 30 g | 51 g | 52% |
| Fat | 10 g | 17 g | 40% |
How many calories in 100 g of Trileçe (milk cake)?
A typical serving of Trileçe (milk cake) weighs about 170 g, so 100 g has about 229 kcal, 4.7 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.
Calories for your portion
Calories by amount
| Amount | Weight | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ serving | 85 g | 195 | 4 g | 25.5 g | 8.5 g |
| 1 serving | 170 g | 390 | 8 g | 51 g | 17 g |
| 1½ servings | 255 g | 585 | 12 g | 76.5 g | 25.5 g |
| 2 servings | 340 g | 780 | 16 g | 102 g | 34 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 229 | 4.7 g | 30 g | 10 g |
| 200 g | 200 g | 459 | 9.4 g | 60 g | 20 g |
Vitamins and minerals in Trileçe (milk cake)
Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 40 g | – |
| Saturated fat | 10.5 g | 53% |
| Sodium | 130 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 190 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 210 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 µg | 25% |
Allergens in Trileçe (milk cake)
- Eggs
- Gluten
- Milk
A typical recipe contains the allergens below (EU list of 14). Recipes, sauces and kitchens differ, so always check the label or ask when you eat out.
Which diets does Trileçe (milk cake) fit?
Based on the ingredients of a typical serving. Recipes vary, so check labels if you have an allergy or follow a diet strictly.
How long would you walk to burn a serving of Trileçe (milk cake)?
For a 70 kg adult, the 390 kcal in one serving is about 91 minutes of comfortable walking or 66 minutes of brisk walking. This is only a rough perspective: food is not something you have to earn or burn off, and the numbers change with body size.
| Comfortable walk (about 4 km/h) | 91 min |
| Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h) | 66 min |
Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.
What's in a typical serving
Light sponge cake soaked in a sweetened milk and cream mixture, chilled and topped with a thin caramel layer.
- 50g Sponge (Egg, Flour, Sugar)
- 80ml Whole Milk
- 35ml Heavy Cream
- 20g Sugar
- Caramel Topping
How to make it
- Whisk the eggs with the sugar for the sponge until pale and thick, then gently fold in the sifted flour.
- Bake in a lined tray at 170°C for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and springy, then let it cool slightly.
- Warm the milk, most of the cream and the sugar for the soak just until the sugar dissolves.
- Prick the sponge all over with a fork and pour the milk mixture over it evenly.
- Melt the caramel sugar in a dry pan until amber, stir in the remaining cream and spread it over the cake.
- Chill for at least 3 hours, then cut into slices.
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How to make it lighter
- Soak the sponge with semi-skimmed milk and replace part of the cream with milk.
- Cut smaller slices and serve them with fresh fruit.
- Use half the sugar in the soak; the caramel on top still gives plenty of sweetness.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Trileçe (milk cake)?
A typical serving of Trileçe (milk cake) has about 390 kcal. The exact number depends on the recipe, the amount of oil or butter and the portion size.
How many calories are in 100 g of Trileçe (milk cake)?
About 229 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 170 g with 390 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.
Is Trileçe (milk cake) high in protein?
It is moderate. One serving has about 8 g of protein (8% of its calories); pair it with a protein side if you are aiming for a high-protein meal.
Can I eat Trileçe (milk cake) while losing weight?
Yes, if it fits your daily calorie target. Weight loss depends on your total intake over time, not on a single dish; portion size and added fats make the biggest difference.
How long do you have to walk to burn off Trileçe (milk cake)?
Roughly 91 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 66 minutes at a brisk pace. Treat it as a perspective only; it depends on body size and you do not need to 'burn off' food.
Is Trileçe (milk cake) vegetarian?
Yes. A typical serving of Trileçe (milk cake) has no meat or fish.
Is Trileçe (milk cake) gluten-free?
Usually not. A typical serving contains wheat or another gluten source.
How can I make Trileçe (milk cake) lighter?
Soak the sponge with semi-skimmed milk and replace part of the cream with milk. Cut smaller slices and serve them with fresh fruit. Use half the sugar in the soak; the caramel on top still gives plenty of sweetness.
How we calculated these values
- Calories and macros are Sporty catalog estimates for one typical serving, calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed ingredient amounts.
- The serving weight (170 g) is estimated from those ingredients; the per-100 g values and the portion calculator are worked out from it.
- Walking times use the Compendium of Physical Activities: 3.5 MET for comfortable and 4.8 MET for brisk walking, for a 70 kg adult (kcal per minute = MET × 3.5 × kg ÷ 200).
- Vitamins, minerals and allergens are estimated from the same ingredients with USDA FoodData Central values; % DV uses the US FDA daily values.
- Diet labels come from the ingredients. Real values change with the recipe, the amount of oil and the portion, so treat every number as an estimate.