Healthy alternative to birthday cake?

[Serval87]

Everybody could have their own little spongecake "shell" with whipped cream, strawberries, bananas, blueberries ect.

[CrystalZ10]

Originally Posted by FreeBird3

My birthday is coming up very soon and I know my family is going to buy a birthday cake for me. We've been doing this every year for each immediate family member. If there is 1 thing that is my ultimate weakness, it is my yellow cake and vanilla frosting/icing birthday cake each year. I can eat an entire 12-inch round cake in 4 days tops! I should know...I've done it in the past. I have no self control for bday cake.

My mouth is already watering just thinking about birthday cake. It's crazy I know!

Have a real piece of cake than..At Vons, they make these giant squares of cake that are like 2 or 3 servings. Buy one, split it with a friend and once its gone, no more temptation! I'm sure you can get a smaller cake from any store with a bakery. If your only having cake one time, than indulge and get it out of your system. Its the only way I can keep from eating everything in my path to make up for not having the one thing I want.

[jules1216]

My husband always asks for angel food cake.....it's his favorite....

[MindiV]

I'm a nut for cheesecake, and found a sugar-free, crustless cheesecake option that worked pretty well. Asked for it to be made plain, then my mother-in-law provided chocolate syrup and cherries and stuff for everyone to top it with.

This past year was angel food cake. And I also like the trifle idea!

[BillBlueEyes]

My favorite birthday cake for the past zillion years has been Boston Cream Pie. I just loved it.

When I started my journey some five years ago, I wanted an alternative, so chose . . . a birthday watermelon. DW cuts it half and puts candles on it. The kids no longer think it's nuts and look forward to it.

[Vally26]

The carrot cake idea sounds yummy and can be fun to make!

[Sis]

How about using box of angel food cake mix and mix it with 1 can of crushed pineapple, that's it, then bake. My family loves it. It works in cupcakes too. Or if you like you can also take a spice cake mix and mix 1 15oz can of pumpkin, mix well then bake. YUM! Both of these are good with just some whipped topping on them.