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Desperation Coffee Cake

A low-carb Atkins recipe for Desperation Coffee Cake.

OtherOtherEasy35 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 Dr. Atkins almond brownie Advantage bars
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter -- softened
  • 2/3 cup artificial sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon artificial sweetener
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup atkins bake mix
  • 4 scoops Dr. Atkins Cappuchino Shake mix
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup coffee -- cold
  • 2 ounces macadamia nuts -- chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Crumble Advantage bars completely with knives or pastry cutter and press into bottom of buttered 9x9 pan.

  2. 2

    Cream butter and 2/3 cup Splenda. Add eggs and try to incorporate - this will look a little funny but don't sweat it.

  3. 3

    Add coffee and oil and stir briefly.

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, sift together the bake and shake mixes with salt and baking powder.

  5. 5

    Add to liquid mix, stir by hand just till it comes together, and spread over Advantage bar crust.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle chopped nuts and additional Splenda over the top.

  7. 7

    Bake at 375 about 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

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