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Cadbury Flake

Theobroma cacao Allergens: Milk, Soy
Cadbury Flake

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Malvaceae
  • Primary Cuisine British
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cocoa beans, Milk

What Is Cadbury Flake?

A unique chocolate bar from Cadbury known for its delicate, crumbly texture made from thinly folded milk chocolate that melts easily.

What Does Cadbury Flake Taste Like?

Cadbury Flake has a sweet, milky, cocoa, rich taste with sweet chocolate, milky aromas.

Taste
Sweet, Milky, Cocoa, Rich
Texture
Very Crumbly, Melts easily, Delicate, Powdery
Aroma
Sweet Chocolate, Milky
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 25g (1 bar)
Calories530
Total Fat30 g
Saturated Fat18 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol20 mg
Protein6 g
Total Carbohydrate58 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars57 g
Calcium200 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium350 mg

Chef’s Secret

Crush Flake over ice cream or desserts for an instant textural and flavor upgrade that melts beautifully.

Cadbury Flake Substitutes & Ratios

The best substitute for Cadbury Flake is Standard Milk Chocolate, used at a 1:1 ratio. Good for flavor, but won't replicate the unique crumbly texture. Use for melting or general chocolate inclusion.

Substitutes for Cadbury Flake with ratios
Substitute Ratio Best for
Standard Milk Chocolate Best 1:1 Good for flavor, but won't replicate the unique crumbly texture. Use for melting or general chocolate inclusion.
Chocolate Shavings/Curls 1:1 Best for visual appeal as a topping, offers some flakiness but not the same "folds."
Chocolate Sprinkles 1:1 (by volume for topping) Simple chocolate topping, lacks the melt and texture, but adds chocolate flavor.
Chocolate Bar (grated) 1:1 Can achieve a crumbly texture by grating a cold bar, good for decorating.

How to Choose & Store Cadbury Flake

Look for genuine Cadbury Flake for its unique texture.

What Pairs Well With Cadbury Flake?

  • Ice Cream
  • Milkshakes
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Strawberries
  • Coffee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cadbury Flake taste like?

Sweet, Milky, Cocoa, Rich Sweet Chocolate, Milky

What is a good substitute for Cadbury Flake?

The best substitute is Standard Milk Chocolate (1:1). Good for flavor, but won't replicate the unique crumbly texture. Use for melting or general chocolate inclusion.

How do you choose and store Cadbury Flake?

Look for genuine Cadbury Flake for its unique texture.

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