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I modified an easy brownie recipe to create this cake.  It came out well except for the frosting.  It was a litle stiff.  I'd try it with regular cream cheese spread or add a little smart balance light to it for texture. 

The recipe that follows is as I made it, flawed frosting and all.  I used special dark cocoa but natural cocoa will do just as well. 

If you try it let me know how it turned out.  If you can improve on it, please post your version. 

LOW CARB SUGAR FREE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CAKE

Calories 132/ Protein 8g/ Carbs 8g, Net Carbs 6g/ Fats 8g

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup smart balance light

3 large eggs

1 1/2 cups splenda

1/2 cup GNC unflavored protein powder (54g; 2 scoops=56g)

1/2 cup Hershey's unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 cup Bob's Red Mill low carb bake mix

1/4 cup flax meal

1 tsp baking powder

2 tsps vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

PRE HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES

MELT SMART BALANCE LIGHT

BEAT EGGS AND SPLENDA TOGETHER

MIX TOGETHERR REMAINING DRY INGREDIENTS

ADD VANILLA TO EGG MIXTURE

ADD DRY INGREDIENTS A LITTLE AT A TIME BEATING AFTER EACH ADDITION

ADD COOLED MELTED SMART BALANCE LIGHT A LITTLE AT A TIME BEATING AFTER EACH ADDITION

SPRAY 11"x7" PAN WITH NO STICK SPRAY

POUR BATTER INTO PAN

BAKE APPROX 20 MIN UNTIL TOOTH PICK COMES OUT CLEAN AND CAKE BEGINS TO PULL AWAY FROM THE SIDES OF THE PAN.

 

FROSTING

2 oz fat free cream cheese

1 tbsp Hershey's unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tbsp splenda

1/4 tsps vanilla extract

LET CREAM CHEESE SOFTEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

MIX ALL INGREDIENTS

SPREAD ON COOLED CAKE

CUT INTO 12 SQUARES

 

OK, did fine with sleep over. I am full of water retention, though, as everything I ate was so full of sodium. Upon this, I started looking up ketosis information. I found this, and didn't know my coffee could be preventing my ketosis. Also, I also found tha*****pically* takes 3 to 4 weeks of induction eating to enter back into ketosis. So that is my 3 week goal. To show on that purple pee stick.

I have one pot of coffee left; so after this pot is gone, I'll switch my beverage choice to caffine / carb free herbal teas. So until then, sorta low carb today, and coffee. Tomorrow, tweaking my plan again and giving it a try.

How to Lose Fat Using Ketosis
1
Determine how much body fat you need to lose. Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI), which is a measurement of how much body fat you have in proportion to your weight and height. Take your weight in pounds and divide it by your squared height in inches, multiplying that number by 703. For example, if your weight is 165 and your height is 5'6", your formula to calculate your BMI is [165 ÷ (66)2] x 703 = 26.62. Set your goals to achieve a BMI in the normal range of 18.5 to 24.9.
2
Use a carbohydrate counter and plan your meals. Download the acceptable foods list using the resource box, or use a pocket carbohydrate counter to measure the amount of carbohydrates that each particular food contains. Avoid sugar and starch and eat plenty of meat and cheese. Plan your meals accordingly.
3
Start the two-week induction phase of ketosis consuming less than 20 grams of carbohydrates a day. The two-week induction period typically lasts for two weeks, but you may stay in this stage until you are within 20 pounds of your goal weight. You may experience headaches and other symptoms, which are normal.
4
Drink plenty of water and eliminate caffeine and alcohol. Caffeine stimulates insulin production, which is something you don't want for ketosis, while alcohol contains high carbohydrates, pushing you out of the state of fat-burning. Drink a glass of water before each meal to deal with the hunger pangs that may occur during the first few days.
5
Increase you daily intake of carbohydrates by five grams each week. For example, during the third week of ketosis eat only 25 grams of carbs each day, and the fourth week eating only 30 grams of carbs each day. Continue adding five grams of carbs each day every wee****il you have stopped losing weight, ending the state of ketosis.
6
Use the ketosis experience to change your eating habits on a permanent basis. Once your body leaves ketosis, you will know the daily carbohydrate intake your body needs. Plan your meals or food choices as a lifestyle, rather than a diet so your weight loss will be permanent and reevaluate your daily intake needs as your metabolism changes or you increase your fitness levels.


Read more: How to Lose Fat Using Ketosis | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4489116_lose-fat-using-ketosis.html#ixzz1CSeBSJrJ

 My name is Carol aka DitzyBlonde and I live in north Alabama.  I joined the group a couple of weeks ago then got sick and just now feeling like starting the diet.  I've got all the food and I'm motivated to lose the weight.  I still need to lose 50 pounds.

I just had my 2nd anniversary of being a Realize Lap bander.  I had it done on January 26, 2009 in Birmingham. Dr. Schmitt did the surgery and he is wonderful.  I initially lost 66 pounds but I've gained 20 of those back.  My esophagus is zig zagged shaped and I have a hard time eating anything unless it's soft.  My stomach has a burning feeling and I started eating frozen yogurt and Weigh****cher Giant popsicles.  That will put the weight back on fast!  I don't know what they are going to do about my esophagus.  I go back to the specialist doctor Feb. 2.  They don't think the band caused it.

I am married and have two beautiful daughters and two beautiful granddaughters.  I married at 18 and have been married for 46 years to the same wonderful man. Yep, I'm 64!  My granddaughters are Ashlyn age 11, and Sydney who is 16 but will be 17 in March.  Nothing like a teenage driver in the family.  I worry about her constantly driving back and forth to school in the big truck she wanted and got for her 16th birthday.  She's a tiny little thing and the truck is a GM 150.  She has decided to trade the truck for a car and they are looking at cars today.

I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone and losing weight!  I joined Curves and just love it. It's so much fun and doesn't seem like exercise. 

Friday 

Fat(g)	Carbs(g)	Net C(g)	Prot(g)	KCals
151.99	47.38	34.26	137.88	2107

Carbohydrate (9%)   Fat (65%)   Protein (26%)

I'm over maintenance  for the day by 147 cals.  Its been a very low cal week so it should all wash.  Way off induction carbs but all through permitted foods.  Still under my 10% ceiling.  Back to weight loss mode.

Rebecca, you do so great with your protein intake and manage to keep your calories low.  Did I read that you're training for a race?  Are you a student at Chico?  My step daughter went to school there many many many moons ago.  I remember it as being a nice little town.

We're close with our surgery dates!  Our one year is coming right up.  You've done a great job.  Congratulations!