I'm Making a end of the year Cake for all of my children (3) . It will be a surprise for their classes . But I have a little problem finding a good recipe for my oldest boys class to enjoy . Here is the problem ... One of his class mates is Diabetic and I want her to enjoy the cake along with her class mates as well (don't like to exclude anyone!!) .

Can anyone one help with this one . I searched the recipes and no luck once again . I don't know what else I can do ...


Cake and Frosting Recipes would be greatly appreciated ...

Thanks

It might be best to talk to the parent or guardian of this child. Diabetes in children is not being treated the way it was in the past. As long as a parent knows ahead of time what the child will be eating, most of them can eat just like their peers (the insulin dosage is just adjusted). It just depends. Sugar-free cakes in my experience are not very good tasting.

CHOCOLATE CAKE ROLL (DIABETIC)  

4 eggs, separated
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbsp. SugarTwin
3/4 c. skim milk
2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1/4 tsp. almond flavoring
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. cocoa
3 tbsp. SugarTwin
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Spray jelly roll pan (15x10x1 inch) with Baker's Joy or grease well and lightly flour pan.

Beat egg whites with cream of tartar at high speed until foamy. Add 2 tablespoons SugarTwin, beat until stiff peaks form; set aside.

Beat yolks 5 minutes until thick and lemon colored. Blend in milk and flavoring; then add dry ingredients, mixing at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at medium, scraping sides occasionally.

Pour yolk mixture over whites, carefully fold by hand until evenly blended. Pour into pan and bake 7 minutes until done. Set 1 minute; loosen around edges. Invert onto towel, roll with towel from narrow end, leaving open side on bottom. Cool completely on a rack.

Unroll; spread cake with Whipped Frosting to within 1/2 inch of edges. Save some frosting for garnish. Roll cake with frosting, decorating top of roll with frosting and toasted almond pieces. Chill until serving time. Cut into 1/2 inch slices. Yield: 12 slices.

WHIPPED FROSTING:

2/3 c. non-dairy cream powder
1/3 c. 2% milk
1 tbsp. Sugar Twin
1/4 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1/4 tsp. other flavoring (brandy, almond, maple, etc.)

Chill small mixer bowl and beaters in freezer. Add creamer and milk; whip until stiff peaks form, scraping bowl occasionally. Add SugarTwin, flavorings and blend. Refrigerate. Yield: 1 cup.

You can also double this recipe and make cupcakes.

Recipe off the web

Cheers!

I have made the diabetic cream cheese frosting that's in the CC recipes. Everyone has just loved it! Haven't tried the cake recipes yet.

Thank you so much everyone !! I appreciate it ever so much !!

I will save and try the recipe that you posted terrier

thank you again

http://www.splenda.ca/en/recipes/DetRecipe.asp?category_id=9&recipe_id=267

I made this for my diabetic neighbours and it was good.

Our DD has had diabetes since she was 6 years old. My DH also has insulin dependent diabetes. And, if that's not enough, our niece was diagnosed when she was five. We have seen many changes in the foods that have been available throughout the years. Believe me, it's much better now than it used to be.

This definitely doesn't make me an expert, but what I would recommend is to talk with the girl's mother/parent/guardian. You'll find out that she will probably be able to have the same things everyone else is having. Mom will be able to adjust her insulin dosage to "cover" it.

Actually, our DD participated in several studies at Riley Children's Hospital and University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. One of these studies was a "chocolate" study. This was a very controlled study where she was fed a very strict diet with absolutely no sugar at all, and was monitored extremely well day and night for 3 days.

For the next 3 days, she was again placed on a very strict diet but this time it included chocolate. This was so rigid that even though she was given Hershey kisses, they were measured exactly - even cut in half or quartered. Her blood sugars were monitored very closely as were the insulin dosages throughout the whole time.

There were several children of all ages who participated in these. The findings - the children's blood sugars were even better when they were given the chocolate. There were other studies too. At one time, the diabetic diets wouldn't include anything fried or buttered, etc. The kids proved that one wrong as well. (Disclaimer - some people don't tolerate fats as well as others so they limit their intakes.)

You didn't know you were going to get a lesson in diabetes management, did you?

LadyMike

Thank you so much LadyMike ... your information was very helpful ... a very well deserved lesson in deed .

Thank you .

You're welcome! It's very nice (and generous) of you to do this for your childrens' classes. They are going to love you!!!!! Have fun, and have a great summer with your little darlings!

LadyMike

I'm thinking terrier may have meant coffee creamer. I don't know if that stuff will "whip up" though? (I prefer using Splenda instead of Sugar Twin.) I'd like to know too, I 'm always hunting for ways to get my sweet fix, without raising my blood sugars too high. Heres a link for yellow cupcakes and chocolate frosting. GL.
Splenda yellow cupcake link below:
http://splenda.allrecipes.com/Recipe/Recipe.aspx?nprid=76275
Splenda chocolate frosting
http://splenda.allrecipes.com/Recipe/Recipe.aspx?nprid=104122
I love their site
http://splenda.allrecipes.com/Default.aspx
HTH