Healthy alternative to birthday cake?

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    3FCer344892's Avatar3FCer344892 , 03-30-2011 01:51 AM
    Everybody could have their own little spongecake "shell" with whipped cream, strawberries, bananas, blueberries ect.
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    CrystalZ10's AvatarCrystalZ10 , 03-30-2011 12:21 PM
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    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.
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    jules1216's Avatarjules1216 , 03-31-2011 07:57 AM
    My husband always asks for angel food cake.....it's his favorite....
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    MindiV's AvatarMindiV , 03-31-2011 08:35 AM
    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!
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    BillBlueEyes's AvatarBillBlueEyes , 03-31-2011 10:47 AM
    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.
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    Vally26's AvatarVally26 , 03-31-2011 10:55 AM
    The carrot cake idea sounds yummy and can be fun to make!
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    Sis's AvatarSis , 03-31-2011 04:37 PM
    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.
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