| Best Ever Chocolate Cake |
I must qualify the above statement. The following recipe is for the best no sugar added, no fake sweetener, chocolate cake I have ever tasted. It's from the book "What to eat when your expecting" (which pretty much encourages whole grains, unprocessed foods, fruits and veggies, and no sugar). The book was loaned to me by a former student who knows I can't have refined sugar -- which none of the recipes called for. This cake is the most "cakelike" I've made. For those of you who haven't experienced much sugar free baking here's a summary: If you choose to use no artificial sweeteners then fruit is your best sweetening option. Most recipes call for apples or raisins as well as cinnamon. Applesauce and concentrated applejuice are common as well. The cookies/cakes/muffins I make are often more dense than usual and sometimes I just don't want to eat another cinnamonny raisin infested treat (and I like raisins). Anyways I came across this chocolate cake recipe and decided to give it a whirl. It was light - as in, not dense -- it actually rose like a normal cake would. Chocolatey -- my experience with other sugar free chocolate treats is a wimpy amount of cocoa, leading to a wimpy chocoalate taste. Moist - not dry like some other treats I've tried. It makes a 9 x 13 pan, so I froze some and have been enjoying a bit pretty much daily!
Here's the recipe:
Whoops, afterall that lead up I realized I left the book at Jenna's house. You'll just have to wait in suspense, while I continue to enjoy my cake!
Spring has arrived in Camrose and today I went for a lovely walk with a student. I think I got some freckles, hooray! (I really do love getting freckles)
We get our house on Thursday. Been packing some stuff -- won't really move till after the students leave (April 30). Think we'll move in stages. I'm so excited about our yard and deck and garden. Also thinking of colours to paint the living room.
Had our van/car inspected by a mechanic today -- excellent report. He said he'd buy it from us in a heartbeat. What more could you want to hear! He also said it was way better than a minivan. :)
Thanks for all your comments on our littles ones photos and on our new vehicle. There are new readers popping up all over the place. Some quick introductions - Erin Baker, friend from Central Heights youth group days, she is currently expecting a baby this summer, you can visit her blog here . Steve Hubbard, CBC connection, currently has a neat photo blog idea, check it out here . Welcome to Meredith, my sister's cousin-in-law (is that a real thing) and to Danna - another youth group connection. Also welcome to Darla, yet another Central Heights connection from days gone by. I'm sure I've missed people. Oh yes, I have. Sarah, welcome here, thanks for stopping by. Sarah and I went to church together for years and she married Luke who I went to highschool with. All right, if I missed you I apologize. I tend not to be very organized so my missing you has nothing to do with what I think of you. Just so you don't take it wrong. :)
Well, maybe I'll do a sink load of dishes before supper. I think we'll head to the cafeteria tonight. Ah, so simple.
Hope you're well.
Aimee |
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Aimee, I didnt know you couldnt have refined sugar. (though you've mentioned it in your blog several times about being sugarfree I thought it was a "diet" type choice)
I remember the bran muffin recipe that the expecting book has is really good too. I havent tried the cake so I look forward to you posting the recipe.
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I cannot wait until I move out and have my own kitchen - every sugar free/healthy/help my health out diet I've tried has failed - with two teenaged brothers in the house, the more sugar the better. It's just too difficult to buy my own food when I get free food with sugar ;)
...but gimme a few months and I'll definitely want those recipes ;)
Curious if Thursday will work for you...perhaps a walk? Tea?
Talk soon.
Love Kortney
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Aimee,I aanted to say Hi and tell you how much I've enjoyed catching up with your family. Your Mom was my maid of honor 32yrs.ago,Shirley and Ken are my parents,and your grandparents (Al and Lorraine)are my godparents so that's the connection! I live in Minnesota on 5 acres in the country. Our daughter,Jamie,can't eat sugar either so I'll give her the recipe. I'll be praying for you,Lance and the wigglers:)Blessings!
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posted by Aimee at 
Aimee, I didnt know you couldnt have refined sugar. (though you've mentioned it in your blog several times about being sugarfree I thought it was a "diet" type choice)
I remember the bran muffin recipe that the expecting book has is really good too. I havent tried the cake so I look forward to you posting the recipe.