Protein Red Velvet Cake - The Only one you Want!
Serves 12
10 mins prep
25 mins cook
35 mins total
Amazing Protein Red Velvet Cake topped with a Greek yogurt and cream cheese frosting - truly the only one you will want. A high protein healthy red velvet cake sweetened with chocolate protein powder, and barely any fat - the ideal protein dessert!
cupWhole Wheat Pastry Floursee post for subs, 180g
cupChocolate Protein Powder (Whey)120g
cupChocolate Protein Powder (Whey-casein)90g
cupUnsweetened Cocoa Powder60g
cupZero Calorie 1:1 Sugar Replacement108g
tspBaking Soda
cupHot Water540ml
cupUnsweetened Applesauce360g
tspMelted Butter20g
tbspLemon Juice30ml
Protein Cream Cheese Frosting:
cupNon-fat Greek Yogurtroom temperature, 225g
ozReduced Fat Cream CheeseSoftened, 150g
cupVanilla Protein PowderWhey-casein, 60g
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line bottom of 2 8” round cake pans with parchment paper; Spray sides with cooking spray.
In a bowl, combine flour, chocolate protein powders, cocoa powder, sweetener and baking soda. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together hot water, applesauce, butter, lemon juice and red food color.
Add dry mix to wet, and gently fold until just combined.
DO NOT OVER-MIX or protein powder will make the cake dense.
Pour batter into pan, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Don’t let the batter sit out.
A tester inserted into the center should come out clean and center of cake springy to touch.
Let cool in pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Frosting:
In a bowl beat softened cream cheese with hand mixer until fluffy.
Add yogurt and beat again.
Add protein powder and mix until smooth.
Spread half mixture on one cake layer, place second layer on top, and spread remaining frosting on top.