Death by Chocolate Protein Cake
Indulgent gluten-free chocolate cake that's protein-packed and guilt-free. Named by friends after one unforgettable bite, this rich dessert delivers pure chocolate bliss in every forkful.
Servings: 10 slices
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting
- ½ cup dark chocolate melted
- 1/2 cup protein Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
Toppings
- Cocoa for dusting
- 5 strawberries sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line 2 8’’-springform pans with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients.
- In another bowl, using a mixer, mix all of the wet ingredients together.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix using a mixer. Don’t overmix.
- Divide the batter into the springform pans and bake in the oven for 20-22 minutes. Place them side by side.
- While you’re baking the sponges, mix together all of the frosting ingredients with a mixer.
- Once the sponges are baked, let them cool down completely.
- Cover the first sponge with the frosting, then top it up with the second sponge, and cover the whole top and sides with the frosting. Use a spatula to do it or a spoon.
- Dust the top of the cake with cocoa powder and top up with sliced strawberries. Keep in the fridge for 30 minutes until it sets and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 slice (3 oz) | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 21g | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2.9mg