Avoid the NutriSystem Chocolate Cake

When I was a little girl, I had an E-Z Bake Oven, which I loved. I would make all sorts of cookies and cakes in it, and share it with my friends and sister. I loved opening the little mixes, adding water, and letting it bake in my oven. So, when I saw the envelope of Chocolate Cake Mix with my NutriSystem order, I got so excited. It was like revisiting my childhood! I couldn't wait to try it.

After my NutriSystem dinner, I prepared the Chocolate Cake Mix exactly as instructed:

1. Combine 2 ounces tap water with contents of one package; stir thoroughly.
2. Pour the batter into a microwave-safe container such as a 2 ounce ramekin or small plasticware.
3. Microwave on HIGH (100% Power) for 1 minute; carefully remove from microwave and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy!

I had an 8 oz. glass of skim milk all ready to go as I waited for my chocolate cake to finish. I waited the mandatory 5 minutes, got the ramekin with the cake in it, grabbed my glass of milk, and headed to the couch to watch the end of Thank God You're Here. I took a bite, and thought to myself, "Wow, this doesn't have any flavor." It smelled like chocolate cake; it just didn't taste like chocolate cake.

So, I let it sit for another minute before trying it again. I dove a little deeper into the cake and noticed some melted chocolate chips. I took another bite, and I nearly gagged. I couldn't believe how downright awful this cake was. First of all, it tasted like artificial sweetener. Secondly, it had the consistency of a bread pudding. Third, it left an awful taste in my mouth. It was just gross.

This is the first time that I threw almost an entire dessert out. It was so bad, I fully plan on sending back the other enveloped of Microwavable Chocolate Cake Mix that I may have. After eating even a little bit of this horrid "cake", I've got a headache and my stomach hurts. Well, that's one way for stopping someone like me from eating chocolate cake, I suppose.

If you are planning to or already participate in the NutriSystem Program and have not yet tasted the Microwavable Chocolate Cake Mix, do yourself a favor and don't bother ordering it. It is a major disappointment, and NutriSystem has some other desserts that are really terrific. This just isn't one of them.

Below are the nutritional facts taken straight from the NutriSystem website. If you are interested in starting theNutriSystem program and would like a coupon for $30 off of your first order, please email me at Candice@teentrendmagazine.com.

Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 Servings Per Container 1.0 Amount Per Serving Calories 160Calories From Fat 45 % Daily Value* Total Fat 5.0g.8% Saturated Fat 3.0 g.15% Cholesterol 5 mg.2% Sodium 75 mg.3% Total Carbohydrate 15 g.5% Dietary Fiber 3 g.12% Sugars 9 g. Protein 16 g. Percent Daily Vitamin A0% Percent Daily Vitamin C0% Percent Daily Calcium6% Percent Daily Iron10%

* Based on 2000 calorie maximum recommended amounts.Ingredients: Soy Protein Concentrate, Vital Wheat Gluten, Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Butter Powder, Pasteurized Egg Whites, Fructose, Maltodextrin, Cocoa Powder, Nonfat Milk, Natural And Artificial Flavors (Includes Tree Nuts), Cocoa Butter, Xanthan Gum, Soy Lecithin, Modified Cornstarch, Corn Syrup Solids, Lactic Acid, Red #40, Yellow #5, Monoglycerides, Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids, Vanilla, Propylene Glycol, Sucralose, Sodium Caseinate, Blue #1, Sodium Stearate, Sulfites, Diacetylated Tartaric Acid Esters of Monoglycerides, Tocopherols and Ascorbyl Palmitate (To Preserve Freshness).