Low Carb Chocolate cake 1-2 servings

[susique333]

Low Carb Choco Cake
1/4 c. finally ground almonds
1 T. unsweetened cocoa
1/4 t. baking powder
5 pkts Splenda or an equivalent amount of stevia
2 T. melted butter
1 egg
Mix all the above, pour into a microwave safe cereal bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and micro 45 seconds to one and 1/2 minutes. My microwave only takes about 50 seconds. Top with unsweetened whipped cream

[mzteacher]

hi susie,
thanks for posting the recipies tonight...gives me some new things to try!! and that is always fun : )
susan

[mho357]

Susie,

Do you know how many carbs & cals per serving? Is this for a single serving?

Thanks,

Mark

[susique333]

Susie,

Do you know how many carbs & cals per serving? Is this for a single serving?

Thanks,

Mark


I listed this as 1-2 servings, I cant eat the whole thing but my hubby can. 1/4 c. almond meal is 160 calories, 6 carbs 3 fiber. 1T. cocoa is 12 cals, 2.5 carbs and almost 2 fiber.

[mzteacher]

hi susie,
i tried this today...it was very good...thanks! you are on a roll...the fudge looks good too!!!
susna

[mho357]

Do you buy the almond meal or make it yourself?

Mark

[susique333]

Do you buy the almond meal or make it yourself?

Mark

I have a dandy little gadget called The Magic Bullet and I use whole blanched (raw) almonds and make my own almond meal. You can buy Almond 'flour' at the health food store but Ive always heard the oils go rancid pretty quick so its not fresh if bought that way.

[mho357]

I'm going to try it tonight!

I bought the blanched, slivered almonds in the bulk department at Central Market (kind of like Whole Foods). I was afraid they might be a little raw so I roasted them for a few minutes in the oven and then let them cool before grinding.

What is the Magic Bullet? I used a little food processor to grind mine up.

Mark

[Alice]

I often grind nuts in a coffee mill...I have a small model that works pretty well.

[mho357]

Good job Susie! I just finished it (yes, I ate the whole thing).

I did cheat - I used Cool Whip.

Mark

[Emm]

How big is a 'packet' of splenda? The sugar-free alternatives I have here aren't in packets. Can someone give it to me in spoons or grams please?

[susique333]

How big is a 'packet' of splenda? The sugar-free alternatives I have here aren't in packets. Can someone give it to me in spoons or grams please?



Emm, I would think a "serving" would be the same as a packet! Good luck

Mark, its a wonderful way to #1 have something sweet and chocolate #2 with the almonds youre getting gobs of Vitamin E & healthy fat!

Alice, coffee grinders are wonderful things to have too!

I just realized I typed finely as finally in the recipe. oops !

[Emm]

Urrr. how big is a 'serving' then?

[susique333]

Urrr. how big is a 'serving' then?

Well, look on your package of sweetner and there should be a measure for a serving? Here in the U.S. the "servings" are shown on most food packages along with how many carbs, protein etc . You might have to experiment a little? Hope this helps?

[Emm]

hehe - if your packets are small and closer to a teaspoon or tablespoon in size, and my box uses a serving as a cup size, then I'm in trouble!

Oh well, I'll make it up as I go along :D Crossed fingers!

[suzzannec]

just wanted to share a recipe for cake that my sister uses. she is diabetic, but diet controlled and allergic to eggs.
she takes a regular cake mix and adds 1 can of pop: coke with choc. cake, sprite or orange for a white cake .
it can only be a 1 layer cake, so use a rectangle cake pan and bake at the usuall temp. she frosts with pudding, low fat or no added sugar. it tastes pretty good