I want some cake so bad!!! Any great recipes???

Keleb_DaWhiz
Keleb_DaWhiz Posts: 55
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I have been wanting cake for a good while! I want to make a cake but i want to make it healthier. Help!
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  • aquarabbit
    aquarabbit Posts: 1,622 Member
    Portion control AND healthy! I like to add some chocolate chips and walnuts to this!

    http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/11/06/one-minute-chocolate-cake/
  • glitterstreet
    glitterstreet Posts: 144
    There's nothing wrong with having treats in moderation. In my opinion there is no point eating 'healthy' or 'healthier' cakes. I suggest just buying yourself a nice slice of cake out somewhere and enjoying it.
  • dailytammy
    dailytammy Posts: 49 Member
    google the 100 calorie cake with frosting I don't have the recipe but was made with just soda and was so delicious you couldn't even tell
  • laurynwithawhy
    laurynwithawhy Posts: 385 Member
    Portion control is KEY. They have publix or any good bakeries where you are? I say go and get a slice, then enjoy it. You won't have the leftovers around taunting you either!
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    recipe threads have two cakes that have caught my eye. some with diet coke or whatnot. others with yogurt. use the search button with those key words see what comes up.

    one was called "skinny mini cupcakes" if I recall correctly.

    AVOID ANYTHING WITH CAULIFLOWER. AVERT YOUR EYES. Trust me.
  • CycleGuy9000
    CycleGuy9000 Posts: 290
    I have been wanting cake for a good while! I want to make a cake but i want to make it healthier. Help!

    Try Angel Food Cake, it has no fat.
  • serendipity57
    serendipity57 Posts: 153 Member
    recipe threads have two cakes that have caught my eye. some with diet coke or whatnot. others with yogurt. use the search button with those key words see what comes up.

    one was called "skinny mini cupcakes" if I recall correctly.

    AVOID ANYTHING WITH CAULIFLOWER. AVERT YOUR EYES. Trust me.
  • serendipity57
    serendipity57 Posts: 153 Member
    Definately try the skinny mini cupcakes you will find if you do a search on here.. You will not be disappointed!
  • claudiakendall98
    claudiakendall98 Posts: 242 Member
    One box of Angelfood cake
    one can of crushed pineapple with juice

    mix the cake and pineapple put in ungreased 13x9 pan
    Bake at 350 degree for 30 minutes
    serves 8. 54 cal per good size slice
    Enjoy
  • Val_from_OH
    Val_from_OH Posts: 447 Member
    recipe threads have two cakes that have caught my eye. some with diet coke or whatnot. others with yogurt. use the search button with those key words see what comes up.

    one was called "skinny mini cupcakes" if I recall correctly.

    AVOID ANYTHING WITH CAULIFLOWER. AVERT YOUR EYES. Trust me.

    Truth. And black beans - do not make black bean brownies, cakes, whatever.
  • kelley8185
    kelley8185 Posts: 1
    I don't know the calorie count, but I mix a package of funfetti mix with 1 can of sprite zero (no eggs, oil, etc.) and it tastes delicious! Not sure what you could use in place of normal frosting though...
  • astrovivi
    astrovivi Posts: 183 Member
    I have been wanting cake for a good while! I want to make a cake but i want to make it healthier. Help!

    http://chocolatechillimango.com/category/protein/#.Ue_Ph1MmxFU

    I include macros

    :)
  • kerricolby
    kerricolby Posts: 232 Member
    I made this recipe last week and my kids loved it. Think carrot cake but with zucchini (we have way too many zucchini in our garden) It was crazy good and about 230 calories with the frosting.

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/08/pineapple-zucchini-cake-with-cream.html
  • Taylor0212
    Taylor0212 Posts: 72 Member
    Ive seen some recipies on pintrest where you can use cake mix with a can of diet sprite or something! Maybe not exactly healthy, but easy on the calories!
  • tkcasta
    tkcasta Posts: 405 Member
    I really love some of the recipes on proteinpow.com . They aren't necessarily low cal (but better then regular cake as they don't usually include any added fat like butter), but you get your cravings killed, and you get some good macros in there - plus, YUM. Otherwise, yes, moderation. However for me that rarely works. :wink:
  • Gizziemoto
    Gizziemoto Posts: 430 Member
    My mom is allergic to eggs and makes cake with diet soda. Dark mix add dark soda, light color add clear.

    My sister is diabetic. She makes her's with pumpkin. Both must be refrigerated. I eat a small regular piece and am happy. Portion control and moderation are the key.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    This was posted the other day. A friend of mine even made them and posted a review.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1047427-6-calorie-cookie-dough-bites?page=2
  • healthy4heidi
    healthy4heidi Posts: 113 Member
    Cake mix with diet soda is good - with some cool whip. I really enjoy cake mix with a can of pumpkin puree (15 oz) and a 1/4 cup of unsweetened apple sauce (if you don't have the applesauce it still works) - more nutritional value than made with the diet soda. =)
  • Amy_Lynn74
    Amy_Lynn74 Posts: 134 Member
    Try the 1-2-3 cake. You mix any kind of cake mix with a box of angel food cake into a large baggie. Add 3 T of mix and 2 T of water in a mug then microwave for 1 minute.

    You could also make diet soda cake. You use 1 box of cake mix then add 1 can of diet soda to it mix together and bake as usual. Do not add the other ingredients that it says on the box just the can of soda. For frosting 1 mix 1 box of sugar free pudding with 1 cup of skim milk and fold in 1/2 a tub of light cool whip.
  • Krista916
    Krista916 Posts: 258
    You can pretty much do any kind of cake mix with a can of any kind of diet soda for a much better calorie opeiton. Use FF cool whip for icing and there you go.

    White cake and diet orange
    Chocolate cake with diet cherry coke
    White cake with diet sprite

    The possibilities are endless....:wink:
  • mrsnecincy
    mrsnecincy Posts: 115 Member
    Google Weight Watchers Lemon Drizzle Cake. I substitute half of the fat with 2% Greek yog. It's delish and less than 80 cals a slice. Also probably the easiest cake I make. Just chuck it all in the food processor.
  • kklemarow
    kklemarow Posts: 167 Member
    This cake is amazing and although it's not low calorie, the whole cake only has 3 tbsp. of oil. Plus, it's SO easy to make:

    http://www.chatelaine.com/health/healthy-recipes-health/vegan-desserts/
  • thinlizzy608
    thinlizzy608 Posts: 45
    these cake recipes sound great! I love cake and now I can make something to treat myself with here and there. my only question is how to determine what a serving is. Obviously its a slice but how big of a slice? LOL!
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Apparently this cake is to die for


    Better Than Sex Cake

    Original recipe makes 1 - 9x13 inch cake
    1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
    1/2 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
    6 ounces caramel ice cream topping
    3 (1.4 ounce) bars chocolate covered toffee, chopped
    1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed


    Directions

    Bake cake according to package directions for a 9x13 inch pan; cool on wire rack for 5 minutes. Make slits across the top of the cake, making sure not to go through to the bottom.
    In a saucepan over low heat, combine sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping, stirring until smooth and blended. Slowly pour the warm topping mixture over the top of the warm cake, letting it sink into the slits; then sprinkle the crushed chocolate toffee bars liberally across the entire cake while still warm. (Hint: I crush my candy bars into small chunks as opposed to crumbs - I like to have pieces I can chew on!)
    Let cake cool completely, then top with whipped topping. Decorate the top of the cake with some more chocolate toffee bar chunks and swirls of caramel topping. Refrigerate and serve right from the pan!

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/better-than-sex-cake-ii/
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    Absolutely.... boil 3 heads of cauliflower, mash, bake at 350, consume......then puke
  • GTAFrank
    GTAFrank Posts: 730 Member
    Apparently this cake is to die for


    Better Than Sex Cake

    Original recipe makes 1 - 9x13 inch cake
    1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
    1/2 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
    6 ounces caramel ice cream topping
    3 (1.4 ounce) bars chocolate covered toffee, chopped
    1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed


    Directions

    Bake cake according to package directions for a 9x13 inch pan; cool on wire rack for 5 minutes. Make slits across the top of the cake, making sure not to go through to the bottom.
    In a saucepan over low heat, combine sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping, stirring until smooth and blended. Slowly pour the warm topping mixture over the top of the warm cake, letting it sink into the slits; then sprinkle the crushed chocolate toffee bars liberally across the entire cake while still warm. (Hint: I crush my candy bars into small chunks as opposed to crumbs - I like to have pieces I can chew on!)
    Let cake cool completely, then top with whipped topping. Decorate the top of the cake with some more chocolate toffee bar chunks and swirls of caramel topping. Refrigerate and serve right from the pan!

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/better-than-sex-cake-ii/

    I see what you did there.
  • judychicken
    judychicken Posts: 937 Member
    bump
  • rowanwood
    rowanwood Posts: 509 Member
    Box cake mix
    single serve container greek yogurt
    I cup water

    Mix, bake, MAGIC

    And you cannot tell they are "healthy". I make 18 cupcakes from a box of this, and they have 91 calories each.

    :)
  • Mcgrawhaha
    Mcgrawhaha Posts: 1,596 Member
    i buy the betty crocker shake and pour. all you do is mix it with water. i double the water, and pour into 12 cupcake papers... each cupcake is 135 cals, top with some 10 cal fat free cool whip... super yummy!!!
  • JTutz
    JTutz Posts: 69 Member
    AVOID ANYTHING WITH CAULIFLOWER. AVERT YOUR EYES. Trust me.

    This. And carob. Anyone who tells you, "It's just like chocolate!" is a filthy liar.

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