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Question about a pot luck dessert

Lisa now in AZ — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 00:54:22 GMT

I have been on a keto eating plan and I want to bring something that I can enjoy to a community pot luck in a few weeks. I plan to bring a meatball casserole and a Keto flourless chocolate cake for dessert.

My question is. . . the cake is plain, although very rich and decadent, so I was thinking about making a raspberry sauce to pour over it. Should I pour the sauce before I put the cake out, or have it in a dish for self-serving? (I am getting flashbacks of When Harry Met Sally!) It would be easier to pre-pour it and serve it, but I can bring a small bowl and ladle if that would be better. Does anyone NOT like raspberry and chocolate??? I also thought about dusting the top with (sugar free) powdered sugar and/or sliced almonds?

TIA for your thoughts.

Re: Question about a pot luck dessert

ECBG — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 00:58:16 GMT

Considering allergies and dislikes, I would put the sauce on the side.

I always do the latter to make sure everyone is safe.

Re: Question about a pot luck dessert

Lisa now in AZ — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 01:01:33 GMT

Thanks! I think I will also leave off the sliced almonds - why introduce something that doesn't need to be there? I will also put out a card that lists the ingredients (or at least sugar-free, gluren-free and how many net carbs.) Thanks again.

Re: Question about a pot luck dessert

MildredM — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 01:07:31 GMT

Chocolate lover here but also a fruit avoider. Fruit and nuts on the side would be my suggestion.

Re: Question about a pot luck dessert

lolakimono — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 01:11:25 GMT

@Lisa now in AZ

Raspberry seeds can aggravate diverticulitis.

Re: Question about a pot luck dessert

Lisa now in AZ — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 01:14:24 GMT

Thanks! I do plan to puree/strain the sauce to get rid of the seeds, but will definitely serve on the side.

Re: Question about a pot luck dessert

Northern Belle 2 — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 01:53:18 GMT

I agree with the consensus; serve the sauce on the side. If you pour it on the cake ahead of time, it may make the cake soggy and unappealing. It will be much better to pour it on each individual piece.

Re: Question about a pot luck dessert

homedecor1 — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 04:26:30 GMT

@Lisa now in AZ

jmo if the cake is already moist & decadent just dust it with powdered sugar before putting out for serving. You can dress it up with just garnishing it with a few raspberries or sprig of mint on top. You said you were making a card indicating it's ingredients.

I don't think you need the sauce -- less is more IMO in this case.

sounds yummy🙂🙂

Re: Question about a pot luck dessert

beach-mom — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 04:45:36 GMT

@Lisa now in AZ - Sounds wonderful- both your cake AND your meatball casserole! If I were you I would dust the top of the cake lightly with powdered sugar, and take some raspberry sauce to ladle. That's exactly how I would love to see it if I were attending that pot luck. Have fun!

Re: Question about a pot luck dessert

speedy girl — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:07:56 GMT

I think I agree with the others and I would put the sauce in a gravy boat type of dish and just let those that want it, pour it themselves.

It sounds delicious too!!

Re: Question about a pot luck dessert

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:42:47 GMT

@Lisa now in AZ wrote:
I have been on a keto eating plan and I want to bring something that I can enjoy to a community pot luck in a few weeks. I plan to bring a meatball casserole and a Keto flourless chocolate cake for dessert.

My question is. . . the cake is plain, although very rich and decadent, so I was thinking about making a raspberry sauce to pour over it. Should I pour the sauce before I put the cake out, or have it in a dish for self-serving? (I am getting flashbacks of When Harry Met Sally!) It would be easier to pre-pour it and serve it, but I can bring a small bowl and ladle if that would be better. Does anyone NOT like raspberry and chocolate??? I also thought about dusting the top with (sugar free) powdered sugar and/or sliced almonds?

TIA for your thoughts.

@Lisa now in AZ Kudos to you for staying on course and planning to succeed 👊. I would be concerned about your sauce compromising the integrity of your cake, if it sat too long. I'd serve the sauce on the side.

BTW. - I'd love to try your recipe, if you wouldn't mind sharing it.

Re: Question about a pot luck dessert

Lisa now in AZ — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 15:52:59 GMT

Thank you ALL so much for your thoughts and it was unanimous - sauce on the side!

@JeanLouiseFinch Re: the recipe. As I have said, I have been eating kind of keto (actually Dirty, Lazy Keto) and it has been working really well. But, often the recipes that sound yummy don't always turn out that way, as you get used to the different flours and sweetners. So, I am going to make a trial version of the cake this week and if it is as good as it looks/sounds, I will post the recipe. Or, you can go to the source, which is

theroastedroot dot net. And put in the search box Flourless keto chocolate cake. She has amazing recipes on there, so I am hoping this is a winner. And, with 0 net carbs, I am really excited to make it.

Thanks again for your help!