Low Fat High-Protein Chocolate Cake
Satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health goals with this irresistible Low Fat High-Protein Chocolate Cake. Packed with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, and whole wheat flour, this cake keeps things light while delivering a protein punch with chocolate-flavored whey protein powder. Naturally sweetened with honey and enhanced by the rich taste of unsweetened cocoa powder, it’s the perfect guilt-free indulgence. Ready in just 40 minutes, this moist, flavorful treat makes for an ideal post-workout snack or dessert for health-conscious chocolate lovers. Whether you’re fueling up or simply indulging, this protein-packed chocolate cake is a deliciously satisfying choice!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 cup whey protein powder (chocolate flavor)
- 0.5 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat)
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup skim milk
- 0.5 cup honey
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, whey protein powder, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, applesauce, egg, vanilla extract, skim milk, and honey. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and no lumps remain. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once completely cooled, serve and enjoy your low-fat, high-protein chocolate cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1897 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 403 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 2233 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 259.2 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.8 g | 203% | |
| Total Sugars | 131.3 g | ||
| Protein | 212.5 g | 425% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1496 mg | 115% | |
| Iron | 26.1 mg | 145% | |
| Potassium | 4022 mg | 86% | |
*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.
