Protein Chocolate Log Cake - Showstopper Yule Log!
Serves 10
10 mins prep
15 mins cook
240 mins Chill Time:
265 mins total
Protein Chocolate Log Cake is a real Christmas showstopper! Low calorie, low fat, sugar free and healthy Yule log made with protein powder - the perfect roll for sure.
cupChocolate Protein Powder (Whey-casein)60g
cupWhole Wheat Pastry Floursee post for subs, 60g
tbspUnflavored Protein Powder17g, see post for subs
tbspCoconut Flour21g
tbspUnsweetened Cocoa Powder15g
tspBaking Soda
cup + 2 tbspHot Water270ml
cupUnsweetened Applesauce240g
tspMelted Butter10g
tbspLemon Juice15ml
Zero Calorie Powdered Sugarfor Dusting towel
Filling:
ozNon-fat Greek Yogurt85g
ozReduced Fat Cream CheeseSoftened, 85g
cupVanilla Protein PowderWhey-casein, 22g
Frosting:
cupNon-fat Greek Yogurt112g
scoopChocolate Protein PowerWhey-casein, 15g
tbspUnsweetened Cocoa Powder5g
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x13” baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk chocolate protein powder, unflavored protein powder, flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder and baking soda.
In a bowl bowl, whisk together hot water, applesauce, butter, lemon juice and vanilla.
Add wet mix to dry, and gently whisk until just combined.
DO NOT OVER-MIX or protein powder will make the cake dense.
Pour batter into pan immediately, spread evenly.
Don’t let the batter sit out.
Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Toothpick inserted into the center should come out dry.
Place tea towel on cooling rack, and sprinkle with (zero calorie) powdered sugar.
Remove cake from oven, lift out using parchment paper, invert onto tea towel.
Peel off parchment paper and roll tightly (from short end).
Let cool completely.
Filling:
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients - Greek yogurt, softened Cream Cheese (microwave 5 seconds if out of fridge) and vanilla protein powder.
Unroll cake, place frosting in middle and spread evenly.
Roll cake back up, wrap in plastic wrap and chill in fridge for 2 hours.
Frosting:
In a bowl, combine Greek Yogurt, protein powder and cocoa powder and mix until smooth.
Continue to mix; Frosting will come together. Add milk if needed to thin.
Spread on top and sides of cake.
Slice into 10 slices.