What is the best protein powder cake recipe?

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Make the tastiest protein powder cake with a creamy, high protein frosting. Our recipe calls for drink wholesome vegan vanilla protein powder and chocolate protein powder. Both are made with a short list of simple, delicious ingredients. Jump to the recipe.

Make the best protein powder cake with drink wholesome.

Written by Jack Schrupp & endorsed by Baylee Reller, RDN

Why make protein cake? 

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Now, you can have your cake and eat it too! Adding protein powder to a cake recipe is an easy way to increase the protein content of a cake, making it healthier and more filling. In fact, this protein cake is about as healthy as cake gets. It is dairy, gluten, and refined sugar-free, and packed with protein. The extra protein helps reduce blood sugar spikes, which is key for people trying to lose weight. 

Believe it or not, this cake also looks and tastes like a traditional (sugar, flour, butter, etc.) cake. It is moist, rich, and covered in velvety frosting. You simply cannot taste the protein powder.

Plus protein powder cake recipe cake is perfect for those who are not accomplished bakers. It can be made in a single bowl in less than 15 minutes, and requires minimal baking skills. What are you waiting for? Get out there and impress your health-conscious friends.

How can I customize my cake? 

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It is very simple to customize this protein cake to meet your flavor and nutritional preferences. Beyond changing the flavor of protein powder you use, you can also swap out the sweetener. We used maple syrup, which is healthier than refined sugar, but have also had success with date syrup.

For cake decorations, some healthy options include fresh berries or a nut butter drizzle. Both which pair well with the yogurt-based chocolate frosting.

Why drink wholesome? 

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This recipe calls for drink wholesome protein powder, which are made with a short list of simple ingredients. Most other protein brands contain a cocktail of artificial ingredients. Ingredients like these – artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, thickeners, etc. – can cause a host of painful side effects and long term gut health issues. 

our ingredients: 

almonds, coconut, vanilla, monk fruit 

the alternative: 

Protein Matrix Comprised of (Whey Protein Concentrate,  Whey Protein Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, Micellar Casein, Milk Protein Isolate, Egg Albumen, Glutamine Peptides), Polydextrose, Sunflower Creamer (Sunflower Oil, Corn Syrup Solids,  Sodium Caseinate, Mono- and Diglycerides, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Tocopherols), Natural and Artificial Flavor, MCT Powder (Medium Chain Triglycerides, Nonfat Dry Milk, Disodium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide), Lecithin, Cellulose Gum, Salt, Yellow 5, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Papain, Bromelain

The Best Protein Powder Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

-1 egg

–1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt

–1/2 cup oat flour (or preferred flour)

-1/2 cup drink wholesome vegan vanilla protein powder 

-1/4 cup cocoa powder

-3/4 tsp baking powder

-1/4-3/4 cup dairy-free milk of choice

-¼ cup maple syrup

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch cake pan. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the egg and Greek yogurt until smooth. Add the oat flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Gradually add the milk, mixing slowly until you get a smooth cake batter. Transfer the protein batter to the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before frosting.

The Best Protein Powder Frosting Recipe

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Ingredients:

-2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

-½ cup drink wholesome chocolate protein powder

-⅓ cup yogurt 

-2 tablespoons milk of choice

-¼ cup powdered sugar

-½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions: In a mixing bowl, add cocoa powder, protein powder, powder sugar and whisk to combine all the dry ingredients together. Stir in yogurt, almond milk, and vanilla extract. If too thick, whisk in more milk one teaspoon at a time until it reaches your preferred texture.