Ten Minute Chocolate Cake

All low carbing sites put the following disclaimer on low carb treats: YMMV - your mileage may vary. Some people have issues with artificial sweeteners, and others find that the sweet taste of any dessert, even a sugar free one, sets them off craving and eating more.

I think eating low carb treats every single day will not help you to lose weight quickly. I also think that depriving yourself of any treats will lead to feelings of deprivation, bingeing, and regaining.

If low carbing is for life, we need some variation in our meals. As much as I love my meat, I do enjoy the occasional dessert. I've used the following recipe many times, and never had a problem stalling. In fact, I often lose weight the next day. It's quick and easy, and only makes two small portions, so no chance of overeating.

Ten-Minute Chocolate Cake
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 packet granular Splenda
2 tablespoons DaVinci's Vanilla sugar free syrup (Chocolate flavor also works well, and so do other syrup brands)
1 egg
1/4 cup almond flour (ground almonds or ground pecans can also substitute)
2 tablespoons melted butter
Splash of water (if needed)

1) Combine baking powder, cocoa powder, Splenda, syrup and egg in a medium bowl and stir until smooth.

2) Add the almond flour while you melt the butter (I put it in the microwave for :55 seconds on 60% power)

3) Stir in the melted butter, and add a splash of water if the batter is still clumpy

4) Spoon the batter into two small ramekins and cover with cling wrap.  Make small slits in the center of the cling wrap to let the air escape:

5) Microwave on full power for 1:44. Cakes should rise a little and turn darker brown:

6) Let cool for a minute or two and enjoy!

CARB COUNT:

Splenda = 1g

Almond flour = 6g - 3g fiber = 3g net

Unsweetened cocoa powder (Fry's brand) = 4g - 4g fiber = 0 net

Baking powder = .5g

TOTAL= 11.5 g total carbs, 4.5g net for entire recipe

Variations:

- Top with whipped cream
- Add a few drops of orange essence, or a few drops of peppermint essence to the batter

***A version of this recipe was originally posted on the Meat & Eggers For Life Forum by ananya***

Comments

[Anna]

Yum! I just tried this and my 8yo son loved it! I melted the butter in the mixing bowl first, then added the other ingredients. I didn't have vanilla SF syrup so I used almond. It worked fine.

I topped the cake with a smear of bittersweet chocolate orange butter (www.thenewhomemaker.com ), made *without* added sugar, then a dollop of real whipped heavy cream from my iSi cream whipper. I dusted the whole thing with cinnamon mixed with xylitol, then placed a sliced strawberry next to the cake.

Like I said, yum! Thanks for the recipe!

[Sherrie]

Hello

I was wondering if this recipe has ever been made in an oven? Might have to give it a go!

BTW nice blog, I like how you went through the steps for your devilled eggs.

Cheers

Sherrie

[kraloyun]

Good and perfect.
Precious work.

[oyunlar]

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