Friday, April 30, 2010

That takes the cake!

I love these little cakes. In about 5 minutes, from start to finish, you have a yummy, guilt free (but doesn't taste guilt free), weight loss surgery friendly dessert. This peach version was my dessert last night during Grey's Anatomy.

Leftover slices are great toasted the next morning for breakfast with a little smear of SF Jam.

Shelly's Peaches & Cream 5 Minute Protein Cake

1 Egg, beaten
3 Tablespoons Milk
2 Tablespoons Sugar Free Vanilla Torani Syrup
2 Tablespoons Canola Oil
3 Tablespoons Multigrain Pancake Mix (I use this)
1 teaspoon Sugar Free Peach Jello Powder, dry
1 Tablespoon Unsweetened Coconut
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
Pinch salt
dash of Cinnamon
1 - 2 cup Measuring Cup or Microwave Safe Mug

In a measuring cup or microwave safe mug, Mix egg, milk, syrup and oil (applesauce or cottage cheese can sub for oil but 2 T divided between 4-5 cake slices is really not a lot) and combine thoroughly. In a separate bowl, mix pancake mix, Jello powder, coconut, protein powder, cinnamon and salt. Tip dry into wet and stir till combined. Nuke in microwave for 2 minutes (my microwave is getting old and needs 20 seconds added now.)

Let it sit for three or so minutes (it pulls away from the sides) before tipping the cake onto a plate. Yields 4-5 slices. Allow to cool. Slice & serve with sliced Peaches (fresh, canned, I used frozen, defrosted), a squirt of Sugar Free Land o Lakes Whipped Cream, dash of Cinnamon & drizzle of Smucker's Sugar Free Caramel Topping if desired.

Protein cake slices are also great topped with a scoop of Protein Ice Cream. A scoop of Almond Protein Ice Cream or Caramel Swirl Protein Ice Cream would be delicious on this cake.

Peach not your thing? More Eggface 5 Minute Cakes:

Shelly's Carrot Cake
Shelly's Chocolate Peppermint Cake
Shelly's Chocolate Raspberry Cake
Shelly's Lemon Cake
Shelly's Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
Shelly's Apple Cinnamon Cake (Nathan's Cake)
Shelly's Almond Joy Cake
Shelly's Coconut Cake
Shelly's Espresso Cake
Shelly's Banana Caramel Nut Cake (My Favorite)
Shelly's Pretty in Pink Strawberry Cake
Shelly's Orange Creamsicle Cake
Shelly's Lime Green Margarita Cake
Shelly's Pistachio Cake
Shelly's Almond Cake
Shelly's Pumpkin Spice Cake
Shelly's Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake
Shelly's Banana Cake
Shelly's Cookies & Cream Coffee Cake
Shelly's Cranberry Cake
Shelly's Black Forest Cake

14 comments:

tlady said...

All your cake's look's so scrumpous. Have one more week before I to go to puree stage. Can't wait until I can make your recipes.

mystkmac said...

LOL I made your "Nathan's Cake" while I watched Grey's last night, but this one looks yummy too! BTW, Nathan's Cake rocks!
~Shanny

Eve said...

Ooh, that looks absolutely delicious!

jess said...

I've recently found your blog and just love it. Even my husband has enjoyed looking at it with me.

I'm not quite at a point to have the cakes just yet, but I will be soon, so I started looking at the sf syrup. I found it on Amazon today and with the code: TORASYR4 and doing the subscription, I was able to get 3 of the 25.4 ounce bottles for $10 and change. The code is for 20% off and good through May 31, 2010.

Anonymous said...

Hi!!! am a secret fan and dont write much but I was wondering if you can help me a little :)
I live in Germany and am having a hard time finding good protein, do you know if click or all the others you like are sold in Europe? Yes you have fans over here :)))) lol

Thanks a lot!
Have an awesome tuesday!

Anna

Michelle "Shelly" said...

Thanks guys. Hope you enjoy this one.

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Anna, Thank you or should I say Dankschen :)

I'd call or email the people over at SEI here's the web address and ask about overseas shipping (or a European distributor) tell them Michelle @ Eggface sent you.

http://www.seipharmaceuticals.com/

Same thing with Click www.drinkclick.com

~Shell

Anonymous said...

just tried your "cake"....oh my my my! you are right...can't eat all of it! this is amazing...so I can have my cake and eat it too?

Crazy Fat Girl said...

Hi there, I am a non-surgical dieter and think these cakes look awesome. I also have a vegetarian husband who is always looking to add more protein to his meals... anyway, I was wondering if you know the calories on these? Thanks!

Michelle "Shelly" said...

I don't put the nutritional info on my recipes because frankly that can vary so widely. I use full fat cheeses (the good stuff) others may use low fat or (horror) non fat, the % fat on beef, differences in packaged products, brands of protein, etc. will change the info dramatically.

To find the nutrition info on this recipe (or any other) is go to a site like fitday.com (sparkpeople or nutrition data) type in each individual ingredient, take the cals, carbs, fat, and protein totals they give you and divide by the # of servings you get from the dish.

Anonymous said...

I just love your cake's....just wondered if you would ever consider filling another void in my life....Protein Cookies?? It's a lot to ask, I miss the crunch factor and thought then I could also make ice cream sandwiches :D
- Kitty

Michelle "Shelly" said...

I'm so glad you are enjoying them Kitty.

I have a few protein cookies on the blog: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2009/11/healthier-oatmeal-cookies.html and a couple more versions I've messed with but... crunch is hard to recreate in a healthy way. Crunchy in cookie making = butter + real sugar + white flour.

This is another option: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2008/09/apple-pie-protein-ice-cream-and-other.html

~Michelle "Shelly"

P.S. Be sure to also take these cake batters and pour into a 12 cup mini baking pan. 12 minutes at 350 for muffins.

Sterlingstreak said...

Oh My Gosh, Shelly! Ty, ty, TY for giving us so much inspiration to try creating our own recipes! Seeing your recipes work out so well gave me the gumption to try to make a variation of your two minute cake, with SF white chocolate and macadamia nuts! My Hubby (-151 lbs since WLS on 12-12)says he can't believe he's allowed to have it, it's so good! His dietician directs all her patients to your website. Yeah, you're that good. *grins* Thanks again for being such a great inspiration!!

A. Tex said...

Quick question in your cake recipie you dont list the ingredient or how much to use for the cake, but in the directions you mention jello powder? Can you let me know which to use and how much? Thanks

Michelle "Shelly" said...

It's there... 1 tsp :)