Low-Cal Cake? Desperate for suggestions.
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Coconut cake is characterized by the rich, faintly sweet flavor of thick coconut cream and shaved flakes of dried coconut flesh. Because the cake can be so decadent, it's rarely low in fat or calories. However, you can make the final product healthier without sacrificing much in taste by using a few simple substitutions.
Ingredients
Coconut cake traditionally contains hefty amounts of butter and sugar in the cake and frosting as well as full-fat coconut cream and sweetened coconut flakes. To get similar flavor, you can use smaller amounts of the same ingredients. Instead of pressing coconut flakes all over the top and sides of the frosted cake, for example, press them only in a small ring around the top. Use reduced-fat or "light" coconut milk in place of coconut cream, and reduce the recipe's recommended amounts of butter and sugar by up to one-fourth.
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Substitutions
Ingredient substitutions can also lighten up a coconut cake, but be aware that when you use them, your changes may impact the taste and texture of the finished product. Shirley Corriher, author of "Cookwise," remarks that high-fat ingredients like butter make cakes light and delicate, help form a tender crumb and improve flavor. As a guideline, don't replace more than half the fat in any recipe with a substitute. BettyCrocker.com suggests cutting fat and calories in a cake by substituting up to half the recommended amount of butter with applesauce, yogurt or fruit puree.
Recipe
To make eight servings' worth of coconut cake that comes in at under 300 calories per serving, you'll need six egg whites, 1/2 tsp. of cream of tartar, a pinch of salt, 3/4 cup of sugar, 1 tsp. of lemon juice, 1 tsp. of vanilla, 1/2 tsp. of coconut extract, 1/2 cup of flour, 1/3 cup of sweetened flaked coconut and 2 tbsp. of powdered sugar.
Beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and salt to soft peaks, then add half the sugar to the mixture and beat again until you form stiff peaks. Beat in the lemon juice, vanilla and coconut extract. Sift the flour and remaining sugar into the egg-white mixture and fold the batter. Sprinkle the flaked coconut over the batter in the pan.
Bake the cake at 325 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes. When the cake is cool, sprinkle it with the powdered sugar. According to "Cooking Light," each serving has fewer than 250 calories and just 2 g fat.
Considerations
Since so many recipes for coconut cake start with a decadent base and indulgent ingredients, you may have better luck when baking if you start with a low-fat cake recipe and embellish it with coconut. Angel food cakes and sponge cakes, for example, are often lower in fat and calories than traditional layer cakes, especially when you forgo the frosting and eat the cake plain. Try making a sponge cake and flavoring it with coconut extract, adding light coconut milk to the batter and serving with a dusting of powdered sugar and sweetened flaked coconut.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/444439-low-calorie-coconut-cake/#ixzz2T1uIwYcr0 -
Simple Apple Cake
To make a simple apple cake, begin by spraying a cake pan with nonfat cooking spray and set it aside. Sift together 1 cup of whole wheat flour, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 2 tsp. of baking powder, 1/2 tsp. of baking soda, 1/4-tsp. of cinnamon and 1 cup of powdered sugar. In another bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups of unsweetened applesauce and 1 cup of skim milk. Stir in the flour mixture and mix well. Add a small amount of milk if the cake batter is too thick. Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake at 400 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes. This cake has about 95 calories per slice.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/409964-low-calorie-apple-cake/#ixzz2T1uZ9Gxe0 -
Just because you’re aiming to cut calories and eat healthy doesn’t mean that you necessarily have to forgo sweet treats! Here is a fantastic low calorie carrot cake recipe that is sure to please your taste buds.
This carrot cake is really delicious! It’ll become a fast favorite. Because it uses applesauce instead of oil, the result is a flavorful and moist cake. Personally, I enjoy it more than a high calorie version of traditional carrot cake. Plus, it is a great way to sneak in some veggies and fruits as each serving counts for one and a half fruit servings – what other cake can do that?
Yields:
12 Servings at about 175 calories per serving (use Splenda to save even more calories)
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons apple butter
1 cup of unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup of eggs
1/2 cup of sugar (or Splenda)
1/2 cup of brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 teaspoons cinnamon
3 cups of grated carrots
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Coat a baking pan with non-fat cooking spray.
In a mixing bowl, combine the apple butter, applesauce, eggs, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Next, slowly add flour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon to the mixture.
Blend until all of the ingredients are moistened.
Lightly mix in the grated carrots.
Pour into baking pan.
Bake in oven for 35-40 minutes.
After your cake is done cooking, allow it to reach room temperature and then spread cream cheese frosting on top or sprinkle powdered sugar on top. Another option is to use fat-free Cool Whip as a topping.0 -
Just because you’re aiming to cut calories and eat healthy doesn’t mean that you necessarily have to forgo sweet treats! Here is a fantastic low calorie carrot cake recipe that is sure to please your taste buds.
This carrot cake is really delicious! It’ll become a fast favorite. Because it uses applesauce instead of oil, the result is a flavorful and moist cake. Personally, I enjoy it more than a high calorie version of traditional carrot cake. Plus, it is a great way to sneak in some veggies and fruits as each serving counts for one and a half fruit servings – what other cake can do that?
Yields:
12 Servings at about 175 calories per serving (use Splenda to save even more calories)
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons apple butter
1 cup of unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup of eggs
1/2 cup of sugar (or Splenda)
1/2 cup of brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 teaspoons cinnamon
3 cups of grated carrots
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Coat a baking pan with non-fat cooking spray.
In a mixing bowl, combine the apple butter, applesauce, eggs, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Next, slowly add flour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon to the mixture.
Blend until all of the ingredients are moistened.
Lightly mix in the grated carrots.
Pour into baking pan.
Bake in oven for 35-40 minutes.
After your cake is done cooking, allow it to reach room temperature and then spread cream cheese frosting on top or sprinkle powdered sugar on top. Another option is to use fat-free Cool Whip as a topping.
Why not just post the link instead of posting a ridiculously long recipe?0 -
Lemon Pudding Cake Recipe
Recipe Type: Cake, Lemons, Diet, Pudding Cake
Yields: 6 servings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup Splenda
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 egg whites, room temperature, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice,strained
1 cup non-fat or skim milk
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Adjust oven rack to center position. Lightly butter or spray with non-stick spray the individual custard cups, or ramekins of your choice. If you don't have individual custard cups, bake the batter in an 8-inch square baking dish (or other shallow 2-quart baking dish). Bring several quarts of water to boil for water bath.
In a food processor or blender, combine butter, sugar, Splenda, and salt until crumbly. Add 3 egg whites and flour, mixing until smooth. Slowly add lemon zest and juice; add milk.
In a large bowl, beat remaining 3 egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently whisk whites into batter just until no large lumps remain. Immediately ladle batter into prepared baking pan or custard cups. Do not pour; otherwise, the first cups get all the froth and the later cups get all the batter.
Set a roasting pan onto oven rack. Lay folded dish towel onto bottom of roasting pan; set custard cups or baking pan on top of towel. Pour enough boiling water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of baking pan or custard cups. The gradual, even heat of baking in a water bath insulates the pudding cakes from the direct heat of the oven, preventing over-baking at the edges before the centers are set.
Bake approximately 20 to 25 minutes or until pudding cake center is set and springs back when gently touched. Remove roasting pan from oven and set on a wire rack. Let pan or cups continue to stand in water bath for 10 minutes.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.
When baked in ramekins or custard cups, pudding cakes can be inverted after baking and served upside down. I prefer them served chilled, but if you prefer them served warm, allow enough time to let the pudding cakes rest first, about 30 minutes after removing them from the oven, so the custard can set properly. Served cold, they have more intense flavor, and the two layers are more distinct. If desired, sprinkle the individual pudding cakes with powdered sugar just before serving.
Makes 6 servings.
Lemon Pudding Cake - Nutritional Information
I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the below information. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new fitness regimen.
Item Amount Fat Grams Calories WW Points
butter 2 tablespoons 22 200 6.3
sugar 1/4 cup 0 192 4.3
Splenda 1/4 cup 0 0 0
egg whites 6 each 0 102 2.5
flour, all-purpose 3 tablespoons .2 85.2 2.2
lemon juice 1/4 cup (4 tbs) 0 30 1
milk, skim 1 cup .4 80 2
Recipe Totals 22.6 689.2 18.3
Recipe makes 6 servings.
Each Serving Totals - 3.7 Fat Grams, 114.8 calories, 3 WW Points0 -
Looking for an easy Light sponge cake - only 100 cal per slice recipe? Learn how to make Light sponge cake - only 100 cal per slice using healthy ingredients.
Submitted by singing_girl
Makes 8 servings
Beautiful light sponge which is low fat/low cal
Recipe Ingredients for Light sponge cake - only 100 cal per slice
3
eggs
1
pinch of salt
1/2
c sugar
1/2
c corn starch
2
tsp flour
1
tsp baking powder
Recipe Directions for Light sponge cake - only 100 cal per slice
1.Separate eggs. Beat egg whites and salt until stiff.
2.Add sugar gradually and beat until stiff and sugar has dissolved.
3.Add egg yolks. Beat until well blended.
4.Sift together cornstarch, flour and baking powder and fold into the mixture.
5.Pour into two 20cm (8 inch) greased and lined cake tins.
6.Bake at 190c (350 F) for 15-20 min or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
7.Leave in cake tin for 10 min before turning out onto a wire rack to cool.
8.This cake is especially good if you sandwich the 2 layers together with raspberry jam and freshly whipped cream.
Categories
Dessert
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 40.3g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
110
Calories from Fat
15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
1.7g
3%
Saturated Fat
0.5g
2%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
70mg
23%
Sodium
43mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates
22.4g
7%
Sugars
12.6g
Protein
2.2g
Vitamin A 2%
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Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 4%
•
Iron 2%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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ya know, asking her what TYPE of cake she likes instead of bombing the feed with pages of recipes may be a smarter choice.0
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Sigh. I have a few friends who like to sabatoge my progress, and I KNOW if I have cupcakes or a small piece of cake, I will not hear the end of it.
Unless you're an international spy, food sabatoge is bullcaca. You control what you eat, not anyone else. If your friends talk crap about what you eat, then I'd reconsider those relationships. Altering your course because of what someone says? Bah, you don't need to be polite when it comes your body and your progress.
Mug cake is a good sub for everyday, but you only get one birthday a year - by all means, eat good cake.0 -
What a treat it would be to have a cake decorated by your mother and infused with love. Obviously she cares about you. At some point in your life you will be able to eat a low cal diet cupcake for your birthday. I'd gladly enjoy a slice of my mom's chocolate whipped cream (full fat & sugar) cake in a heart beat and eat salads for a week if I had that option. Celebrating your birthday in such a special manner will not ruin your goals for the week. You can always shave 50 or 100 calories off your daily totals for a week if you are that worried.0
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Use a cake mix and mix in greek yogurt.0
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Looking for an easy Light sponge cake - only 100 cal per slice recipe? Learn how to make Light sponge cake - only 100 cal per slice using healthy ingredients.
Submitted by singing_girl
Makes 8 servings
Beautiful light sponge which is low fat/low cal
Recipe Ingredients for Light sponge cake - only 100 cal per slice
3
eggs
1
pinch of salt
1/2
c sugar
1/2
c corn starch
2
tsp flour
1
tsp baking powder
Recipe Directions for Light sponge cake - only 100 cal per slice
1.Separate eggs. Beat egg whites and salt until stiff.
2.Add sugar gradually and beat until stiff and sugar has dissolved.
3.Add egg yolks. Beat until well blended.
4.Sift together cornstarch, flour and baking powder and fold into the mixture.
5.Pour into two 20cm (8 inch) greased and lined cake tins.
6.Bake at 190c (350 F) for 15-20 min or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
7.Leave in cake tin for 10 min before turning out onto a wire rack to cool.
8.This cake is especially good if you sandwich the 2 layers together with raspberry jam and freshly whipped cream.
Categories
Dessert
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 40.3g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
110
Calories from Fat
15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
1.7g
3%
Saturated Fat
0.5g
2%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
70mg
23%
Sodium
43mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates
22.4g
7%
Sugars
12.6g
Protein
2.2g
Vitamin A 2%
•
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 4%
•
Iron 2%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
Legend
Fat
Protein
Carbs
Alcohol
Other
Calorie Breakdown
Daily Values
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