Protein Carrot Cake with Frosting
This delicious cake is made with carrots, eggs, protein powder, oats, cinnamon and baking powder. It is moist, fluffy, and high in protein, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. The frosting is a simple mixture of cream cheese, yoghurt and protein powder, which adds a tangy and creamy touch to the cake. Enjoy this healthy and satisfying dessert with your family and friends!
Category: Cake
Source: theproteinchef.co
Equipment
Food processor or blender | |
Hand mixer | |
Square Pan |
Ingredients
Carrot cake: | |
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Whole eggs | |
Egg whites | |
Milk | |
Pineapple | |
Carrots | |
Dates | |
Coconut flour | |
Rolled oats | |
Protein powder | |
Sweetener | |
Vanilla extract | |
Baking powder | |
Baking soda | |
Cinnamon | |
Protein frosting: | |
Greek yogurt | |
Fat free cream cheese | |
Sweetener | |
Vanilla extract | |
Protein powder | |
Topping: | |
Shredded coconut | |
Walnuts |
Instructions
Carrot cake:
Peel and chop the carrots. Add all of the cake ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend or process everything together for around 1-2 minutes.
Coat the cake pan with some non-stick cooking spray and pour in the mix.
Bake at 175°C for 25-30 minutes.
Protein frosting:
Mix all of the frosting ingredients together until your frosting thickens up. Coat your cakes once they cool and stack them on top of each other. Evenly distribute the shredded coconut, walnuts, and a couple slices of carrot on top.
Nutrition
Serving size: | 394.1 |
Energy: | 553.6 |
Ratio: | 1.4 |
Carbohydrate: | 51.9 |
Fat: | 14.1 |
Protein: | 55.1 |
Saturated fat: | 7.6 |
Sodium: | 614.2 |
Sugar: | 18.3 |