Low Carb Baking

[Bubbsie]

I did make some more cheese scones today lol

I'm wondering how many you have left?

 

[Bubbsie]

Cranberry & Cream Cheese Cake

@Vince_UK
@Benny G

Ingredients:
Cake:
60g Soy flour, sieved
60g Ground almond
60 g desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
85g butter, softened
200 g erythritol (powdered)
4 eggs, separated
2 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of cream of tartar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cranberry and cheese topping:
180 g cream cheese
1 egg yolk
4 tbsp. erythritol


200 g cranberries
Preparation:
Place the berries with 2 tbsps. erythritol in the saucepan. Add few tablespoons of water and cook for couple of minutes until cranberries have popped. Set aside to cool down a bit.
Preheat oven to 170C and line baking tin (square20cmx20cm) with baking paper.
In medium bowl mix soy flour, ground almond, coconut and baking powder.
In a large bowl whip egg whites with cream of tartar (with electric mixer it takes only few minutes).
In a separate bowl, using electric mixer, beat eggs yolks with butter until yellow and fluffy. Add vanilla, erythritol and mix all together well.
Add 1/3 of whipped egg whites to the eggy mixture and using spatula fold it in as gently and slow as possible. Fold the whole mixture into remaining egg whites and again, fold it in as gently as possible.
Add half of mixed flours and fold it in gently. Add remaining flour and repeat folding in.
In a separate bowl, using electric mixer, combine cream cheese, egg yolk and 2 tbsps. of erythritol.
Pour the mixture into a cake tin and spread the cream cheese on top of it. Gently spread the cranberry sauce on top of it. Bake for about 50 mins. Check with a skewer if the cake is baked (the skewer should come out clean). Let it cool and decorate with erythritol (powdered).



This is delicious & works out at 4.6gs carbs if sliced into eight portions & 316 calories per slice

 

[Bubbsie]

Cheese Biscuits For Breakfast Anyone?

These biscuits make a great alternative for breakfast whether you have them on their own...with bacon...eggs or whatever you fancy...so easy to make there are no excuses.

@Vince_UK
@Benny G

Ingredients:
150g/5 ounces ground almond
100g/3.5 ounces cream cheese
50g/2ounces cheddar cheese, grated
50g/2ounces butter, melted
1 egg
1 heaped tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
Mix all dry ingredients (almonds, baking soda, salt) in a large bowl.
Add butter, cream cheese and the egg. Combine everything together and add cheddar cheese.
Portion out the mixture.
It’s really up to you what tray you want to use it can be muffin tray or a mini loaves tin... bake for 20 -25 minutes
Tastes good hot or cold.




They work out at 1.2gs carbs & 195 calories per bsicuit

 

[Bubbsie]

You have been busy @Bubbsie. I could eat some of these right now! I will definitely make some when I get the chance.

Tired of discussing yoghurts Benny...time to make something really tasty we can all enjoy...the biscuits are so quick & easy to make...the cake is more time consuming but so worth it for that special occasion.

 

[Bubbsie]

Fantastic, that looks delicious, well done @Bubbsie. Now be honest, with my average low level of skill if I try this recipe will it all go wrong? Probably, er maybe, I think I will have to save it for a 'challenge day'

Benny you've produced some great baking here...no I don't think you will...it's an involved recipe but the instructions are really clear...all you need to do is follow them...I make this when I have dinner guests...it's not that difficult just involves more work...you'll be fine...it's worth it.

 

[Bubbsie]

We'd love to see it when you've cooked it Benny... good luck.

 

[Bubbsie]

I will post a picture however my baking effort turns out, ha

Benny a couple of essential ingredients in any cooking or.baking...is confidence...and a lot self belief...you'll be fine...once you serve that they'll (whoever) be waiting for your next masterpiece...I think we may need to 'up our game' a little...you listening @Vince_UK

 

[Vince_UK]

Benny a couple of essential ingredients in any cooking or.baking...is confidence...and a lot self belief...you'll be fine...once you serve that they'll (whoever) be waiting for your next masterpiece...I think we may need to 'up our game' a little...you listening @Vince_UK

I bought some baking soda today
Although it did put a dent in my ludicrously meagre pittance of a pension

 

[Bubbsie]

I bought some baking soda today
Although it did put a dent in my ludicrously meagre pittance of a pension

So is it the cheese biscuits tomorrow then?...you'll enjoy them.

 

[Bubbsie]

EASY CHCOLATE & ALMOND CAKE

Ingredients (makes 12 pieces):
200g dark chocolate, chopped (I used Menier with 30g carbs per 100g chocolate)
50g chopped almonds (I used flaked almonds as you can see on the picture it worked fine or you could use any kind of nut you have in the cupboard )
115g butter cut into small pieces
6 eggs ( separated)
Equivalent of 180 g sugar (I used 18g Splenda)
1 tsp. pure almond extract
Almond flakes for decoration
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 180C and butter a 23 cm springform pan.
Melt the chocolate and butter in a large bowl over simmering water. Stir in almonds and set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl using electric mixer whisk egg yolks and sweetener until mixture gets smooth and pale yellow.
Slowly fold the egg yolk mixture to melted chocolate Stir in almond extract (gently but thoroughly).
In a large bowl using electric mixer whisk the egg whites until firm peaks formula using spatula fold in ¼ of egg whites to the chocolate mixture. Gently fold in the remaining egg whites (it takes some time but do it gently)
Pour the batter into the form and bake 20min. Cool slightly and decorate with almond flakes.
7gs carbs & 145 calories per slice...delicious with some whipped cream with some grated rich dark chocolate on top.

 

[persephone]

Had my making day. hopefully I will do something more tomorrow.
First up and Sooo yummy a rhubarb crumble.

I added a big dollop of thick cream
Next Pie

The pastry is really different but tasty. The filling was mince and onion.
Next this is the cooked macaroons and in the front rum balls

Loved the macaroons , not so keen on the rum balls.

Last the strawberry bombs.

loved these. I could eat them without freezing as a mousey pudding

My next attempt will be a chocolatey something

 

[Vince_UK]

Had my making day. hopefully I will do something more tomorrow.
First up and Sooo yummy a rhubarb crumble.
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I added a big dollop of thick cream
Next Pie
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The pastry is really different but tasty. The filling was mince and onion.
Next this is the cooked macaroons and in the front rum balls
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Loved the macaroons , not so keen on the rum balls.

Last the strawberry bombs.
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loved these. I could eat them without freezing as a mousey pudding

My next attempt will be a chocolatey something

Terrific @persephone

 

[Bubbsie]

Had my making day. hopefully I will do something more tomorrow.
First up and Sooo yummy a rhubarb crumble.
View attachment 9436
I added a big dollop of thick cream
Next Pie
View attachment 9438
The pastry is really different but tasty. The filling was mince and onion.
Next this is the cooked macaroons and in the front rum balls
View attachment 9440
Loved the macaroons , not so keen on the rum balls.

Last the strawberry bombs.
View attachment 9437
loved these. I could eat them without freezing as a mousey pudding

My next attempt will be a chocolatey something

Wow so impressive Persephone...I really enjoyed the pie...I haven't tried the crumble yet...I think I'll make one tomorrow...you must have been baking the whole day...it does take a little more effort but it's worth it...well done.

 

[Vince_UK]

Made these Keto rolls today, very easy and very nice.

 

[Vince_UK]

The recipe for keto bread
2 g/carbs per serving

Ingredients
1¼ cups almond flour
5 tbsp ground psyllium husk powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp sea salt
2 tsp cider vinegar
1 cup boiling water
3 egg whites
2 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Bring the water to a boil and add it, the vinegar and egg whites to the bowl, while beating with a hand mixer for about 30 seconds. Don't over mix the dough, the consistency should resemble Play-Doh.
Moisten hands and make 6 pieces of the dough. Place on a greased baking sheet.
Bake on lower rack in the oven for 50–60 minutes, depending on the size of your bread. They're done when you hear a hollow sound when tapping the bottom of the bun.

 

[Bubbsie]

Made these Keto rolls today, very easy and very nice.
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Fantastic Vince...good texture...good colour...good enough to eat...I could just stuff one with crispy bacon & some mayonnaise...hmmn hmmn hmmn.

 

[Maz2]

Made these Keto rolls today, very easy and very nice.
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Those look good Vince.Must have a go at them.

 

[Maz2]

EASY CHCOLATE & ALMOND CAKE

Ingredients (makes 12 pieces):
200g dark chocolate, chopped (I used Menier with 30g carbs per 100g chocolate)
50g chopped almonds (I used flaked almonds as you can see on the picture it worked fine or you could use any kind of nut you have in the cupboard )
115g butter cut into small pieces
6 eggs ( separated)
Equivalent of 180 g sugar (I used 18g Splenda)
1 tsp. pure almond extract
Almond flakes for decoration
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 180C and butter a 23 cm springform pan.
Melt the chocolate and butter in a large bowl over simmering water. Stir in almonds and set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl using electric mixer whisk egg yolks and sweetener until mixture gets smooth and pale yellow.
Slowly fold the egg yolk mixture to melted chocolate Stir in almond extract (gently but thoroughly).
In a large bowl using electric mixer whisk the egg whites until firm peaks formula using spatula fold in ¼ of egg whites to the chocolate mixture. Gently fold in the remaining egg whites (it takes some time but do it gently)
Pour the batter into the form and bake 20min. Cool slightly and decorate with almond flakes.
7gs carbs & 145 calories per slice...delicious with some whipped cream with some grated rich dark chocolate on top.

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These look delicious. Something else for me to have a go at.

 

[Bubbsie]

These look delicious. Something else for me to have a go at.

You must give it a try Maz...you'll be surprised how easy it is to make.

 

[Bubbsie]

@Bubbsie you know I can't resist.
Here is my attempt. View attachment 9452 View attachment 9453
I think the middle was a bit softer than the edges and I wrestled to cut slices, but i give 2 thumbs up.
(Served with double cream and blueberries, nice, a little ice-cream, even better)

That looks so good Benny...just having my morning coffee...a slice of that would go down a treat with it...well done...I'll see what else I can find to tempt you. (and the others).