High Protein Chocolate Birthday Cake
Indulge in a guilt-free celebration with this High Protein Chocolate Birthday Cake—a decadent twist on a classic favorite designed for health-conscious chocolate lovers! Packed with 80 grams of chocolate-flavored protein powder, rich cocoa, and creamy Greek yogurt, this cake offers a protein boost without compromising on flavor or texture. The moist, fluffy layers are perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and sweetness from both granulated and brown sugar. Whether frosted with a high-protein icing or enjoyed on its own, this cake will be the highlight of your special day. With just 20 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of baking, it’s a quick and nutritious treat that serves up to 10. Perfect for birthdays, post-workout celebrations, or guilt-free indulgence, this recipe proves that healthier desserts can still be sinfully delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 80 grams Protein powder (chocolate flavor)
- 160 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 115 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 50 grams Brown sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 120 grams Greek yogurt
- 120 ml Milk
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together protein powder, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix in the Greek yogurt until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost with your favorite high-protein frosting or enjoy as is.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2997 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.2 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.2 g | 356% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 851 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 4082 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 375.3 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 213.3 g | ||
| Protein | 124.9 g | 250% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 746 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 22.9 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 2094 mg | 45% | |
*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.
