Banana Almond Cake

Posted by: Peggy on: September 20, 2019

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I developed a tasty almond cake that has since become a base for many other cake variations over the 10 years I have been low carbing.  It’s somewhere between pound cake and classic Banana Bread.  This cake is REALLY good!   The lecithin is a texture enhancer and can be obtained at most health food stores and various places on-line like Netrition.com.  This recipe is not suitable for Atkins Induction.

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INGREDIENTS:

1 ripe banana, mashed

½ c. CarbQuik Bake Mix

1 c. almond flour

4 T. lecithin granules (or 2 T. glucomannan, or 2 T. xanthan gum)

1 tsp. baking powder

1 c. granular Splenda

5 eggs

1 stick butter

4 oz. cream cheese

2 tsp. vanilla

DIRECTIONS:  Bring eggs, butter and cream cheese to room temperature.  Beat them with electric mixer or food processor until smooth.  Add mashed banana & vanilla.  Add remaining ingredients and stir well with spoon.  Pour into greased deep round cake pan.  Bake at 350º for 45 minutes-1 hour (ovens vary, mine took 55 min.).  Toothpick/knife test at center to be sure it’s done.  Cool before cutting and  serve.  As with all non-sugar baked goods, store in the refrigerator.

NUTRITIONAL INFO: Serves 10, each serving contains:

187 cals, 15.9g fat, 8.5g carbs, 4g fiber, 4.5g NET CARBS, 7.43g protein, 146 mg. sodium