Diet Coke Cake?

jlorren

So, I'm sure you have heard of WWs diet coke cake. It sounds very yummy, but is it really healthier than normal cake?
No egg, no oil, not even water added. Just diet coke and cake mix.
Obviously this is a snack that should be eaten in small amounts anyway.

What do you think? Have you tried it? Is it really better than normal cake (calorie wise)?

ivyjbres

I've never head of this as a WW thing, but my Mom's had a chocolate cola cake recipe in her cook book for years. I guess it is a bit lower on calories, but not too much. Figuring 3 eggs at 70 calories each, maybe a quarter cup of milk, and a tablespoon or two of oil, that only takes 300- 500 calories off the whole cake, so when you split it up into portions, its probably only 50-75 fewer calories per serving.

It is really good though.

AnaNotBanana

I have made this in cupcake form and cake form. Both are very yummy! And definitely lower in calories. Try Sprite Zero with cakes like lemon or strawberry. Diet Coke works with chocolate cakes.

Claudia007

Never heard of this! Sounds VERY interesting, can you please post recipe and nutriion info? THANK YOU!!!

AnaNotBanana

It's super easy. You just take one box of cake mix and add one can of diet soda. Mix and pour into a greased pan. Bake as directed. I usually use fat free Cool Whip for the frosting. The calories are vary between 90 and 188 for each serving depending on whether you make cupcakes or a cake and whether you use Cool Whip for frosting or not. I was very skeptical about making it but it really works.

Claudia007

It's super easy. You just take one box of cake mix and add one can of diet soda. Mix and pour into a greased pan. Bake as directed. I usually use fat free Cool Whip for the frosting. The calories are vary between 90 and 188 for each serving depending on whether you make cupcakes or a cake and whether you use Cool Whip for frosting or not. I was very skeptical about making it but it really works.

THANK YOU! sounds similar to the pineapple angel food cake. To one box angel food cake mix you add 1 can crushed pineapple then bake as directed. I also used fat-free cool whip as frosting. Turned out yummy! Thank you, I have to try this soon :happy:

jlorren

Great!! Thank you!

nikki91950

i'd definitely love to try this!

eharvey

Red Velvet cake using Diet Dr. Pepper. been there done that ooooooyaaaaaaaaa

raymondasare

why not just avoid cake overall

mistiegayle

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ymamyma

So, I'm sure you have heard of WWs diet coke cake. It sounds very yummy, but is it really healthier than normal cake?
No egg, no oil, not even water added. Just diet coke and cake mix.
Obviously this is a snack that should be eaten in small amounts anyway.

What do you think? Have you tried it? Is it really better than normal cake (calorie wise)?

I've heard it's delicious! Another great recipe to try:

Chocolate cake mix (I like devil's food the best) and one small can of pumpkin puree. Mix and bake.

The pumpkin gives added fiber, and it's DELICIOUS. To be honest, I'm not even a big fan of pumpkin, but my oh my... so good. And gives me a lower-cal chocolate fix!

toots99

why not just avoid cake overall

Because some people like to have treats.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/55171-diet-soda-cake?hl=diet+soda+cake

JStarnes

White cake mix + diet sunkist
Lemon cake mix + diet sundrop (or for those not in the south, diet Mt. Dew)
Chocolate cake mix + diet cheerwine (or for those not in the south, diet Dr Pepper)


These are the 3 I've made & loved!
I've heard that diet coke/pepsi doesn't do as well, but haven't tried one of them myself.

Grokette

It's super easy. You just take one box of cake mix and add one can of diet soda. Mix and pour into a greased pan. Bake as directed. I usually use fat free Cool Whip for the frosting. The calories are vary between 90 and 188 for each serving depending on whether you make cupcakes or a cake and whether you use Cool Whip for frosting or not. I was very skeptical about making it but it really works.

Ack, that is a total chemistry experiment.

You are eating nothing but processed chemicals in the soda, more processing and chemicals in the cake mix and then Cool Whip has the same ingredients as condom lube (even more chemicals)

Yeah, that sounds really appetitzing and healthy.

JStarnes

Grokette - so you're going to go your entire life without eating another processed food?? lol it's a treat once in a while, nobody said that this was going to be what we ate all day every day.

Grokette

Grokette - so you're going to go your entire life without eating another processed food?? lol it's a treat once in a while, nobody said that this was going to be what we ate all day every day.

I intend to keep the processed foods to a very bare minimum.........

I have always baked from scratch and have switched all of my cooking from scratch also.................

I don't want those chemical in my body and the sound of it (knowing what is in those ingredients) turns my stomach. It doesn't even sound appetizing.

toots99

It's super easy. You just take one box of cake mix and add one can of diet soda. Mix and pour into a greased pan. Bake as directed. I usually use fat free Cool Whip for the frosting. The calories are vary between 90 and 188 for each serving depending on whether you make cupcakes or a cake and whether you use Cool Whip for frosting or not. I was very skeptical about making it but it really works.

Ack, that is a total chemistry experiment.

You are eating nothing but processed chemicals in the soda, more processing and chemicals in the cake mix and then Cool Whip has the same ingredients as condom lube (even more chemicals)

Yeah, that sounds really appetitzing and healthy.

Your post comes off as very judgmental. Maybe it's not realistic for someone to eat completely perfectly at every single meal. Perfection is not realistic for me.

Claudia007

Red Velvet cake using Diet Dr. Pepper. been there done that ooooooyaaaaaaaaa

OMG are you serious?!? THAT is great, I NEED to try this ASAP! Hmmm... maybe with Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry?!?! :bigsmile:

Grokette

It's super easy. You just take one box of cake mix and add one can of diet soda. Mix and pour into a greased pan. Bake as directed. I usually use fat free Cool Whip for the frosting. The calories are vary between 90 and 188 for each serving depending on whether you make cupcakes or a cake and whether you use Cool Whip for frosting or not. I was very skeptical about making it but it really works.

Ack, that is a total chemistry experiment.

You are eating nothing but processed chemicals in the soda, more processing and chemicals in the cake mix and then Cool Whip has the same ingredients as condom lube (even more chemicals)

Yeah, that sounds really appetitzing and healthy.

Your post comes off as very judgmental. Maybe it's not realistic for someone to eat completely perfectly at every single meal. Perfection is not realistic for me.

I am not coming off as judgemental to point out all the chemicals that one will ingest by eating a chemical concoction.

That is why Americans will never be healthy. They think as long as it is lower calorie that it is healthier, well its not.

I would much rather have a slice of cake that has been made with organic raw sugar, milk, eggs, pure vanilla, almond flour or coconut flour, unsweetened organic cocoa, etc..............

Than to eat a boxed mix (that has tons of sugar and chemicals) and diet soda........

As a person that is getting ready to certify in the Nutritional Field as a registered Dietician and focusing on Organic and Naturopathic ways, I will never endorse boxed foods. Sorry, it goes against everything I stand for.

bookgurl3

Thank you for your explanation and alternative .....also your memory verse....it is very helpful. I like!!!!!

sorilue

Groketee, Just wondering why you would click on Diet Coke Cake if these are your true feelings. I myself think it sounds wonderful and will be trying it this weekend.:happy:

pam3046

Grokette:
That is your opinion and your stance, every one else is entitled to theirs, but it does sound like you are being very negative and
judgemental to what other people do.

The diet coke cake is awesome.....

Grokette

Groketee, Just wondering why you would click on Diet Coke Cake if these are your true feelings. I myself think it sounds wonderful and will be trying it this weekend.:happy:

As i previously mentioned, I have a duty to spread the word for people to have good health and eating a "diet soda cake" is definitely not one of them.

It is not being judgemental nor negative.

I am telling people the straight truth, just like my Doctor told it to me.

What good does it do to lie to people about things that aren't good for them? I don't have the "enabler" mentality.............

In a nutshell, wouldn't you rather have a cake made from REAL ingredients from scratch than box cake mix and diet coke???

JStarnes

YOU would rather have a cake from raw whatever ingredients. That's great. You're doing what you've been told to do, what you believe is right & what you want to do for YOU. Not everybody has the same lifestyle as you, doesn't make either party 'wrong' , just makes us different.

I believe calorie in vs calorie out. So, no, I'd much rather have a diet soda cupcake for 60cals instead of 160cals in a regular cupcake (or whatever calories are in both cupcakes).

Agree to disagree :flowerforyou:

toots99

I would much rather have a slice of cake that has been made with organic raw sugar, milk, eggs, pure vanilla, almond flour or coconut flour, unsweetened organic cocoa, etc..............

Than to eat a boxed mix (that has tons of sugar and chemicals) and diet soda........

And I would love to have that too. However, those aren't ingredients I happen to have laying around (meaning organic raw sugar, pure vanilla, almond flour, organic cocoa). What I do happen to have is a can of diet soda and a box of mix. Yes, it comes down to making healthier shopping choices, but you know what? Sometimes I just don't care. :laugh: I'm not perfect, I don't strive to be perfect. I can totally understand where you're coming from. It's not the healthiest choice, I know that. I've lost almost 60 lbs, so I can't be doing too terribly. Maybe someday I'll be perfect and eat all organic and turn up my nose at what others eat. But until then, I'm going to enjoy my chemical cake. :drinker:

chrissyh

I have made this in cupcake form and cake form. Both are very yummy! And definitely lower in calories. Try Sprite Zero with cakes like lemon or strawberry. Diet Coke works with chocolate cakes.

Agree totally with the "recipe" suggestions!

dansu2000

I would much rather have a slice of cake that has been made with organic raw sugar, milk, eggs, pure vanilla, almond flour or coconut flour, unsweetened organic cocoa, etc..............

Than to eat a boxed mix (that has tons of sugar and chemicals) and diet soda........

And I would love to have that too. However, those aren't ingredients I happen to have laying around (meaning organic raw sugar, pure vanilla, almond flour, organic cocoa). What I do happen to have is a can of diet soda and a box of mix. Yes, it comes down to making healthier shopping choices, but you know what? Sometimes I just don't care. :laugh: I'm not perfect, I don't strive to be perfect. I can totally understand where you're coming from. It's not the healthiest choice, I know that. I've lost almost 60 lbs, so I can't be doing too terribly. Maybe someday I'll be perfect and eat all organic and turn up my nose at what others eat. But until then, I'm going to enjoy my chemical cake. :drinker:

OH YEAH! I wish there was a "like" button. Totally agree with you. You have lost a lot of weight so obviously you are doing something right. A treat now and then isn't gonna kill anybody!

BlueEyedMomma88

I would much rather have a slice of cake that has been made with organic raw sugar, milk, eggs, pure vanilla, almond flour or coconut flour, unsweetened organic cocoa, etc..............

Than to eat a boxed mix (that has tons of sugar and chemicals) and diet soda........

And I would love to have that too. However, those aren't ingredients I happen to have laying around (meaning organic raw sugar, pure vanilla, almond flour, organic cocoa). What I do happen to have is a can of diet soda and a box of mix. Yes, it comes down to making healthier shopping choices, but you know what? Sometimes I just don't care. :laugh: I'm not perfect, I don't strive to be perfect. I can totally understand where you're coming from. It's not the healthiest choice, I know that. I've lost almost 60 lbs, so I can't be doing too terribly. Maybe someday I'll be perfect and eat all organic and turn up my nose at what others eat. But until then, I'm going to enjoy my chemical cake. :drinker:

HEHE you go girl!! ;-)

BlueEyedMomma88

So, I'm sure you have heard of WWs diet coke cake. It sounds very yummy, but is it really healthier than normal cake?
No egg, no oil, not even water added. Just diet coke and cake mix.
Obviously this is a snack that should be eaten in small amounts anyway.

What do you think? Have you tried it? Is it really better than normal cake (calorie wise)?

I've heard it's delicious! Another great recipe to try:

Chocolate cake mix (I like devil's food the best) and one small can of pumpkin puree. Mix and bake.

The pumpkin gives added fiber, and it's DELICIOUS. To be honest, I'm not even a big fan of pumpkin, but my oh my... so good. And gives me a lower-cal chocolate fix!

I am soooo going to try this becuz I LOVE pumpkin and chocolate, thanks!! :-D

Mesmereyes

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