High Protein Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this irresistible High Protein Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake, a nourishing dessert perfect for health-conscious eaters. Made with almond flour and vanilla-flavored protein powder, this cake delivers a tender, moist bite packed with protein and free from gluten—ideal for those looking to balance flavor and fitness. Sweetened naturally with honey and enriched by creamy almond milk, it’s infused with the warmth of pure vanilla extract for a classic dessert profile. Quick and easy to prepare, this cake is ready in just 45 minutes, making it a convenient choice for busy lifestyles. Whether layered with your favorite high-protein frosting or served as-is, it’s a deliciously wholesome treat that redefines dessert. Perfect for clean eaters, gluten-free diets, and anyone craving a healthier take on classic vanilla cake.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup protein powder (vanilla flavor)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup coconut oil, melted
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans with coconut oil or line them with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until light and frothy using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed.
Add the almond milk, melted coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract to the beaten eggs. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, frost or layer with your favorite gluten-free and high-protein frosting or serve plain.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3808 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 249.4 g | 320% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.7 g | 578% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 984 mg | 328% | |
| Sodium | 3755 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.4 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.4 g | ||
| Protein | 260.3 g | 521% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 1751 mg | 135% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2028 mg | 43% | |
*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.
