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Chocolate Protein Cake with Vanilla Protein Frosting

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Cake Ingredients

Blended together and baked at 180 C (356 F) for ~30 minutes on a round cake mold.

• 1/2 cup of greek yogurt (Total 0%)
• 3/4 cup of liquid egg whites
• 1/2 cup of adzuki beans (or black beans - always canned and unsalted)
• 3/4 cup of chocolate whey protein
• 1 tbsp of cocoa
• 1/8 cup of vanilla whey protein
• 1 small banana
• 1/4 cup of pea protein (consider using coconut flour instead)
• 1 tbsp of fitness fiber (or psyllium husks)
• 1/8 cup of quinoa flakes (or oats)
• 3/8 cup of nuts and seeds (optional)

Frosting Ingredients

Just blended together and added to a ziplock back with the nozzle at the end.

• 1/2 cup of vanilla casein
• 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt (same as above)
• 3 tbsp of water

Nutritional Profile 

Per 1/4 of the cake and frosting.

• Calories: 207
• Protein: 26g
• Carbs: 17g (3.4g sugars)
• Fat: 3.5g (0.5g sat)
• Fiber: 4.5g

I want to try this just because of the atypical (for a cake, at least) ingredients list. and then give cupcake versions to unknowing, innocent coworkers if it actually is good.

2 months ago 225 notes