Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this delicious Chocolate Protein Cake. Packed with protein and rich chocolate flavor, this moist and tender cake is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without straying from your healthy eating goals.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine protein powder, almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix eggs, almond milk, applesauce, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil.
- Mix batter: Combine wet and dry ingredients, then pour into the cake pan.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute almond flour with oat flour for a nut-free option.
- Adjust sweetness based on your protein powder and sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
