Dairy-Free High-Protein Chocolate Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this luscious Dairy-Free High-Protein Chocolate Cake, a dessert that’s as nourishing as it is decadent! Made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, coconut sugar, and vegan chocolate protein powder, this recipe offers a rich chocolatey flavor while packing a protein punch. A blend of chia seeds and water replaces eggs, making this cake entirely plant-based, while unsweetened almond milk and applesauce deliver moisture without the need for dairy. Perfect for vegans, fitness enthusiasts, or anyone looking to balance nutrition with indulgence, this cake is easy to prepare and ready in under an hour. Serve it as a guilt-free treat for dessert, a post-workout snack, or a crowd-pleasing addition to any celebration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Almond flour
- 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Coconut sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Vegan protein powder (chocolate flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 6 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix the chia seeds with water to create a chia egg. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it forms a gel-like consistency.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix the almond milk with apple cider vinegar and let it sit for a minute to curdle slightly, creating a buttermilk substitute.
Add the coconut sugar, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, vegan protein powder, and the prepared chia egg to the almond milk mixture. Stir until well combined.
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and even out the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Once done, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy your dairy-free high-protein chocolate cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.0 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3403 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 267.9 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.8 g | 167% | |
| Total Sugars | 199.8 g | ||
| Protein | 123.8 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1123 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 37.8 mg | 210% | |
| Potassium | 1487 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
