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- cutting the cake, have a pitcher of hot tap water nearby; dipping the
- blade of the knife into the water and wiping it clean with a kitchen
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 28g | |
| Calories 60 | |
| Calories from Fat 37 | 62% |
| Total Fat 4.09g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 1.36g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium 67mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 1.09g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.59g | 0% |
| Protein 4.38g | 7% |
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