low carb italian cream cake for one (or two)

I don't know why I bother saying, "I'll be back soon with a recipe."

Whenever I say that,

it's like I jinx myself and then take extra long to get back

with the recipe.

Anyways.

Here is my version of somebody else's version of somebody's (?) recipe.

I should note, that while this is a recipe for one,

I almost always make just one for Tyler and I to share,

and it's always plenty.

The two times I've made one all for me - I have been stuffed.

It can also easily be quadrupled (just use a 1/4 c measuring cup in place of the tablespoon measure)

and baked for 20 ish minutes in an 8x8 pan at 350

and makes 8 or 9 nice sized servings.

Italian Cream Cake for One

Into a large mug or very small baking dish,

I was thrilled to find a set of 8 of these 1 1/2 - 2 cups baking dishes for $3!!
They are easier to wash than mugs, plus - they are great for making buns

crack 1 egg and beat it a bit with a fork

(In the summer time, I would put my Tbs of coconut oil in first, but since it is winter,

I stick my little bottle of coconut oil  in a container in the sink and run it under hot water to melt a bit.)

thank-you, chickens, for my lovely eggs!!

Then grab just a few pecan halves, and crumble them into your mug/bowl

Then add 1 TBS each:

low carb baking mix

shredded coconut (unsweetened)

vanilla protein powder (if you don't have this, use another TBS of the baking mix - it's actually a nicer texture that way)

xylitol (or erythritol, or truvia, or a bit of stevia...)

By now, your coconut oil should be melted enough that you can pour off a TBS,

so add that too,

and mix it all up real well.

Stick in the microwave for about 1 minute and 11 seconds.

Obviously microwaves will vary - you want it to just barely be done (no more shiny).

While it's cooking,
 mix up 2 Tbs of cream cheese with a bit of powdered xylitol and a drop of vanilla

(It is a bit of a splurge, but I buy the package at Sams that has 50 - 1 ounce tubes of cream cheese. It's the perfect amount)

After your cake has cooled a bit, spread your frosting.

If you really want to get fancy,

add a little whipped cream and a sprinkle of pecans

and enjoy!

for ease of copying - with no commentary:

Italian Cream Cake for One

1 egg

1 Tbs coconut oil

1 Tbs low carb baking mix

1 Tbs vanilla protein powder OR baking mix

1 Tbs xylitol or equivalent no/low carb sweetener

a few pecan pieces

mix all ingredients in a microwave safe mug or bowl and cook a little over 1 minute