Concerned About Sugar In Cake And Frosting?

Baking By RitzyFritz Updated 2 Feb 2007 , 2:00am by 7yyrt

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RitzyFritz Posted 26 Jan 2007 , 8:43pm
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This web site offers great wholesome substitutes for regular sugar/powdered sugar. Thought I would share. I have not tried any recipes as of yet, so cannot comment on taste. I aim to find out very soon!

http://www.sweetsavvy.com/recipes/category.php?id=Cakes%20and%20Frostings

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JanH Posted 26 Jan 2007 , 9:03pm
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Interesting site.

Haven't researched this at all, but isn't regular sugar made from sugar cane, as well as sugar beets.

Wonder why this is "healthier".

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7yyrt Posted 26 Jan 2007 , 11:09pm
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I saw a TV program on it once - The evaporated cane juice isn't as refined as the granulated sugar. It's a pale brown, and I think it contains more of the molasses.

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acookieobsession Posted 27 Jan 2007 , 2:27pm
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I looked around on the site and I think it is more natural. There is less processing so more of the natural ingredients are still there. That way your body processes the sugar differently. I thnk that is the healthier part. You body absorbs less of the bad stuff. I did read on that site that the jury is stil out on whether those types of sugar are more acceptable for diabetics. And also, even the "healthier" version are still processed as carbohydrates, just as better carbohydrates.

Not to mention i bought some agave nectar at whole foodsd and it was about $5 for 8 oz. A little steep for cake production I think.

Moderation, moderation, moderation I say.

Thanks

Julia

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7yyrt Posted 27 Jan 2007 , 4:32pm
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Found something! Scroll about halfway down...
http://www.foodsubs.com/Sweeten.html

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okieinalaska Posted 27 Jan 2007 , 5:01pm
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Ok I have to share this. I made my son's birthday cake (bob the builder, it's not in my photos yet) this year in Oct and a mom at the party loved it. She wanted me to do one for her daughter and I said sure. But (and this is the kicker) she wanted it without frosting as the kid isn't allowed to eat sugar.

I said "well, how would I actually decorate it without icing?" blank stare...oh yeah. She didn't order a cake.

I know there are all kinds of reasons to want a lower sugar cake, LOL. But I am not sure how to decorate a cake with NO icing of any kind.

The little girl had some of Mike's cake btw.

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7yyrt Posted 1 Feb 2007 , 5:40pm
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Have you seen the naked cakes? These people are no longer there, so I guess it's okay to post the picture instead of the link...
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JanH Posted 1 Feb 2007 , 7:52pm
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7yyrt, that's a pretty impressive dessert !!!!

My concern would be that the cake would be dry icon_sad.gif

What was their marketing angle - since the site is down?

Inquiring minds would like to know icon_smile.gif

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7yyrt Posted 2 Feb 2007 , 2:00am
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I assume it's not left assembled for too long before it's served.
My understanding is that the filling is a stabilized whipped cream, put on just like a normal filling and covered with the fruit followed by a small amount of cream. Next layer, cream, fruit, cream, cake and so on...
Here's one from a home baker, not so fancy, but easier to see.(It's less fuzzy if you click it)
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