No Cake Birthday ?
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LolBroScience wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
I saw this on pinterest and made it for a friend for her birthday. She loved it!
I think I would cry if someone gave me something that looked like a cake and was really fruit. Since there are nuts and frosting on it you didn't even save that many calories changing the cake to watermelon.
But it's a pretty good idea for the OP, who specifically asked for non-cake alternatives.
It's probably equal in calories, so not really.
Did you read the OP? She didn't ask for lower calories.0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »LolBroScience wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
I saw this on pinterest and made it for a friend for her birthday. She loved it!
I think I would cry if someone gave me something that looked like a cake and was really fruit. Since there are nuts and frosting on it you didn't even save that many calories changing the cake to watermelon.
But it's a pretty good idea for the OP, who specifically asked for non-cake alternatives.
It's probably equal in calories, so not really.
Did you read the OP? She didn't ask for lower calories.
You're right, I misread it. I saw cannot control my food intake around junk food, and figured it would not make sense to recommend an alternative comparable in calories.
OP please try a cauliflower cake.0 -
LolBroScience wrote: »
OP please try a cauliflower cake.
I think this must be the saddest sentence ever.
OP, it's your birthday! And you like cake. The best advice was definitely go out, have a piece of cake in a restaurant where you most likely won't order a whole, huge cake and just dive in mouth first and NOM NOM NOM your way through it, and then come home where there is no cake.
Or get a very portion controlled cupcake.
Or a birthday tiramisu. That's what I was forced to have on my last birthday. Yeah, you heard me. Forced!
Or maybe cake flavored ice cream?
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LolBroScience wrote: »
OP please try a cauliflower cake.
I think this must be the saddest sentence ever.
OP, it's your birthday! And you like cake. The best advice was definitely go out, have a piece of cake in a restaurant where you most likely won't order a whole, huge cake and just dive in mouth first and NOM NOM NOM your way through it, and then come home where there is no cake.
Or get a very portion controlled cupcake.
Or a birthday tiramisu. That's what I was forced to have on my last birthday. Yeah, you heard me. Forced!
Or maybe cake flavored ice cream?
I was being sarcastic. Please see my reply on page one about a cupcake.0 -
I'd cry.0
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LOL I did when I reread the OPs first post but it's still a sad sentence!0
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LolBroScience wrote: »LolBroScience wrote: »
OP please try a cauliflower cake.
I think this must be the saddest sentence ever.
OP, it's your birthday! And you like cake. The best advice was definitely go out, have a piece of cake in a restaurant where you most likely won't order a whole, huge cake and just dive in mouth first and NOM NOM NOM your way through it, and then come home where there is no cake.
Or get a very portion controlled cupcake.
Or a birthday tiramisu. That's what I was forced to have on my last birthday. Yeah, you heard me. Forced!
Or maybe cake flavored ice cream?
I was being sarcastic. Please see my reply on page one about a cupcake.
I've seen some amazing things done with cauliflower.
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LolBroScience wrote: »LolBroScience wrote: »
OP please try a cauliflower cake.
I think this must be the saddest sentence ever.
OP, it's your birthday! And you like cake. The best advice was definitely go out, have a piece of cake in a restaurant where you most likely won't order a whole, huge cake and just dive in mouth first and NOM NOM NOM your way through it, and then come home where there is no cake.
Or get a very portion controlled cupcake.
Or a birthday tiramisu. That's what I was forced to have on my last birthday. Yeah, you heard me. Forced!
Or maybe cake flavored ice cream?
I was being sarcastic. Please see my reply on page one about a cupcake.
I've seen some amazing things done with cauliflower.
Who cares, it's still no cake substitute.0 -
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It's still cake and that is not what you requested but there are some great recipes for diet soda cake and cupcakes on Pinterest. Someone brought one with frosting to a recent function I went to and it was delicious. I have a massive sweet tooth and I am loving the Halo Top low cal ice cream.0
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I, also, was being sarcastic.LolBroScience wrote: »LolBroScience wrote: »LolBroScience wrote: »
OP please try a cauliflower cake.
I think this must be the saddest sentence ever.
OP, it's your birthday! And you like cake. The best advice was definitely go out, have a piece of cake in a restaurant where you most likely won't order a whole, huge cake and just dive in mouth first and NOM NOM NOM your way through it, and then come home where there is no cake.
Or get a very portion controlled cupcake.
Or a birthday tiramisu. That's what I was forced to have on my last birthday. Yeah, you heard me. Forced!
Or maybe cake flavored ice cream?
I was being sarcastic. Please see my reply on page one about a cupcake.
I've seen some amazing things done with cauliflower.
Who cares, it's still no cake substitute.
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I, also, was being sarcastic.LolBroScience wrote: »LolBroScience wrote: »LolBroScience wrote: »
OP please try a cauliflower cake.
I think this must be the saddest sentence ever.
OP, it's your birthday! And you like cake. The best advice was definitely go out, have a piece of cake in a restaurant where you most likely won't order a whole, huge cake and just dive in mouth first and NOM NOM NOM your way through it, and then come home where there is no cake.
Or get a very portion controlled cupcake.
Or a birthday tiramisu. That's what I was forced to have on my last birthday. Yeah, you heard me. Forced!
Or maybe cake flavored ice cream?
I was being sarcastic. Please see my reply on page one about a cupcake.
I've seen some amazing things done with cauliflower.
Who cares, it's still no cake substitute.
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I, also, was being sarcastic.LolBroScience wrote: »LolBroScience wrote: »LolBroScience wrote: »
OP please try a cauliflower cake.
I think this must be the saddest sentence ever.
OP, it's your birthday! And you like cake. The best advice was definitely go out, have a piece of cake in a restaurant where you most likely won't order a whole, huge cake and just dive in mouth first and NOM NOM NOM your way through it, and then come home where there is no cake.
Or get a very portion controlled cupcake.
Or a birthday tiramisu. That's what I was forced to have on my last birthday. Yeah, you heard me. Forced!
Or maybe cake flavored ice cream?
I was being sarcastic. Please see my reply on page one about a cupcake.
I've seen some amazing things done with cauliflower.
Who cares, it's still no cake substitute.
And I unsarcastically was wondering what to do with the cauliflower rice I bought at Trader Joe's when I don't even cook.
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I say have your cake and eat it too.. It's your darn birthday!0
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I've had birthday cake flavoured vodka before. It kind of just tasted like almonds. Yuck! On your birthday, though, everything is 0 calories, so just eat what you want. Have a cupcake if you don't want a full cake.0
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I cant believe no one has said this...OP you can have your cake and eat it too! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!0
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sjohnson__1 wrote: »I say have your cake and eat it too.. It's your darn birthday!
never mind...doh!
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MarziPanda95 wrote: »I've had birthday cake flavoured vodka before. It kind of just tasted like almonds though. Yuck! On your birthday, though, everything is 0 calories, so just eat what you want. Have a cupcake if you don't want a full cake.
This is correct!0 -
I adore the watermelon cake idea -- I think it's a brilliant alternative and perfect for a summer birthday. Here's another picture of one for decorating ideas if this appeals to you.
And Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoy your day. 0 -
I think I would buy just enough for whoever will be there that I can only have one piece, or go out and get one piece - like everyone else suggested. This should be a lifestyle change, do you want to avoid cake for the rest of your life? I guess if you absolutely can't have cake, I would just get fruit for dessert or not have dessert at all and just get a meal I don't get to have often that is pretty healthy (a substitute would just be calories that made me miss what I actually wanted).0
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The cake is a lie!!!1!
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how would the watermelon thing have the same calories as cake? it said it was "frosted" with light cool whip not icing.
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how would the watermelon thing have the same calories as cake? it said it was "frosted" with light cool whip not icing.
If you run a quick google search or look at the links provided previous, you get a variety of calorie ranges from 180-300 per slice. You can eat a donut, cupcake, cake slice for around the same... (yes, aware serving size variances)0 -
I agree! I had cupcakes for my birthday parties in high school (a couple friends and parents) and they were a big hit. There's an artisan place, and they do mini cupcakes that are delicious, so you can have two bites of something awesome, or try a couple different flavours.
My mom is diabetic, and for her birthday we usually get an angel food cake with a very thin slice, 1/4 cup of ice cream (one of those 1 pint containers for 4 people over 2 days & it's gone), with fresh raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. It's a small amount, but it's delicious.
My friend just hates cake, so she's always gotten ice cream cake or just ice cream for her birthday. You could also have a sparkler or a few candles to blow out, and then bowls of fruit after the candles, especially if cake is something you don't want entering your life at all. Happy birthday!!!0 -
Cupcake, mini cakes, or go out for a slice of cake or pie or whatever you truly enjoy, eat it enjoying every bite, and don't worry it's your Birthday.
Here's a great website that does delicious desserts & other recipes but scaled down. http://www.dessertfortwo.com/recipe-index-2/cakes/
Enjoy yourself and remember you don't have to be miserable or give up everything to lose weight. Happy Birthday0 -
Pie. Pie is better anyway.0
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I don't understand this watermelon cake. How does the icing or whipped cream stick to the side like that? I mean. I like me some water melon and whipped cream but you could just put it in a bowl and call it what it is-which is not cake.0
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