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At this point, it's a known fact that dessert is NOT optional when dining at a restaurant. With so many delicious and tempting options on the dessert menu, you want to make sure that you're making the right choice for your tastebuds AND your waistline. That's why we recommend skipping the chocolate cake from THIS restaurant.
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The Cheesecake Factory is known for its mouthwatering dessert menu, each featuring an incredibly high calorie count. But, its Chocolate Truffle Tower Cake is so unhealthy that it made Mashed's list of "Restaurant Desserts You Should Avoid At All Costs." Wow, it must really bad, huh?
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This rich chocolate cake features seven layers of cake, seven layers of alternating Chocolate Truffle Cream and Chocolate Mousse, frosting, and is topped with whipped cream. So, how many calories are looking at here? The Chocolate Truffle Tower Cake weighs in at nearly 1,700 calories per serving, according to My Fitness Pal. That's pretty much the same number of calories you're supposed to be consuming for the day!!!
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Though the Chocolate Truffle Tower Cake is undoubtedly delicious, chefs say that customers should be wary of chocolate desserts at restaurants. "Chocolate will always be renowned as being delicious, but there is nothing creative about throwing chocolate into a cake or a cookie," pastry chef Ashley Low told Boston Eater in 2016.
Pastry chef Robert Daniel Gonzalez also agrees with this philosophy. He said, "When it comes to desserts, many are sold on purely for having chocolate in the name rather than diners reaching outside of their comfort zone to truly experience a new culinary adventure."
Wow, who knew a cake could have so many calories?! And, who knew that chefs were so against ordering chocolate cake at restaurants?
What are some healthy tips you follow when it comes time to order dessert at a restaurant? Let us know in the comments below!
