Cakes, Cakes, Cakes.

[Mark Parrott]

I make cakes too. It's actually quite straight forward. Works best with plenty of eggs.

 

[Beck S]

Vince I eat cake most weekends. I make my own with xylitol and replace flour with ground almonds or coconut flour. I know it's hard making an effort but I make a slab, cut a piece of and rest goes in freezer.

Is it simply a case of replacing the flour with something better, you don't need to add something else to compensate for the change?

 

[Matt Cycle]

Get thissens aht theer and do some exercise. No need for fannying about with strange flour and sweeteners that'll have you rushing to the bog as you can have your cake and eat it - no extra insulin required.

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[Mark Parrott]

Is it simply a case of replacing the flour with something better, you don't need to add something else to compensate for the change?

Replacing the wheat flour with ground almonds and/or coconut flour does involve slight changes to the recipe. Usually involves adding more eggs than usual or a bit of milk to make the mixture more moist.

 

[Sally W]

Yes it does. It's taken me 2 years to adjust. Coconut flour is very different to almonds: need to use a third of normal flour and double the eggs. I would definitely start with low carb recipes first. Most are US based but I've just bought 'Sugar free family cookbook' by Sarah Flower which is English so straightforward measures and most I've tried have been great. I've not experienced any adverse effects with xylitol personally

 

[Mark Parrott]

I find a 50/50 mix of ground almonds & coconut flour works best. I don't add normal flour at all

 

[Sally W]

Mark- how do I search for Yule log under food: there are quite a few posts so wondered if there is a quick way?
Do you have a low carb Christmas cake recipe? I've been searching for ages ! Thanks v much

 

[Mark Parrott]

Here is the link.
http://lowcarbyum.com/low-carb-buche-de-noel-yule-log/

 

[Mark Parrott]

Christmas cake is more difficult as it usually involves lots of dried fruit which is a no no for us. I did see a sort-of christmas cake recipe somewhere, but can't remember where it was. It used berries instead of dried fruit but had the usual christmas spices (nutmeg, cinnamon).

 

[Sally W]

Thank you! It's quite tricky searching for recipes - have you any tips please?

 

[Sally W]

Ah that is a good idea......I've seen one on Ditch The Carbs which uses dried cranberries so maybe lo try it with berries and see how it turns outs

 

[Mark Parrott]

I use Ditch The Carbs website plus also Diet Doctor, Low Carb Yum & I Breathe I'm Hungry.

 

[Sally W]

I like Low Carb Yum too. Another good one is Joy Filled Eats. Her Pear Custard Pie is so easy and we love it. I think the Gingerbread I've just out in slow cooker is I Breath I'm Hungry too
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[Vince_UK]

Vince I eat cake most weekends. I make my own with xylitol and replace flour with ground almonds or coconut flour. I know it's hard making an effort but I make a slab, cut a piece of and rest goes in freezer.

I have come to the conclusion that when i get back I have to try my hand at cooking. Problem is I could be a high fire risk lol. Almonds and Cocnut sound yummy.

 

[Amigo]

Get thissens aht theer and do some exercise. No need for fannying about with strange flour and sweeteners that'll have you rushing to the bog as you can have your cake and eat it - no extra insulin required.

...................Powered by carbs.

When I get me a new working musculoskeletal system, I’m getting one of those there bikes Matt! 😱

 

[Matt Cycle]

When I get me a new working musculoskeletal system, I’m getting one of those there bikes Matt! 😱

Excuses Amigo! 😉 Last year I was at the Jodrell Bank cafe bike shed talking to a man who was 80. He was from the same place as me which is a 40 odd mile round trip. He'd been a cyclist all his life but old age had given him a dodgy knee meaning he couldn't cycle very far so he'd bought himself an e-bike but said he felt a bit of a cheat. I said that was nonsense as you still need to turn the pedals and at least he was getting out in the fresh air. I thought to myself if I'm still out there at 80 on any sort of bike I'll be happy. 🙂

 

[Lisa66]

Get thissens aht theer and do some exercise. No need for fannying about with strange flour and sweeteners that'll have you rushing to the bog as you can have your cake and eat it - no extra insulin required.

...................Powered by carbs.

Legs flying round in that pic remind me of spin classes! Yikes. Always hold tight to a handrail when descending stairs after class!! 🙂

 

[Matt Cycle]

Legs flying round in that pic remind me of spin classes! Yikes. Always hold tight to a handrail when descending stairs after class!! 🙂

From what I've seen spinning looks like hard work. 😱

On that pic the chain ring(s) are on the wrong side, i.e. chain ring(s) and cassette on opposite sides of the bike - impossible! With the legs spinning that fast on the flat he (I'm assuming it's a man) definitely needs a higher gear. 🙄

 

[Lisa66]

It was...note past tense. The effort to enjoyment ratio didn't work for me...ha ha.

That's so funny! Anyone would think you were a keen cyclist! You sound like my husband when he looks at cricket pictures.🙂

 

[Amigo]

Excuses Amigo! 😉 Last year I was at the Jodrell Bank cafe bike shed talking to a man who was 80. He was from the same place as me which is a 40 odd mile round trip. He'd been a cyclist all his life but old age had given him a dodgy knee meaning he couldn't cycle very far so he'd bought himself an e-bike but said he felt a bit of a cheat. I said that was nonsense as you still need to turn the pedals and at least he was getting out in the fresh air. I thought to myself if I'm still out there at 80 on any sort of bike I'll be happy. 🙂

I like the great outdoors too...it’s the distance between the house and the car! 😱🙄

(that’ll get me some boos I’m sure...only joking folks, don’t get your bicycle clips in a knot!)