Healthy High Protein Gingerbread Cake (Oil Free, Sugar Free)
Serves 95 mins prep30 mins cook
The perfect healthy High Protein Gingerbread Cake topped with a Protein Powder Greek Yogurt Frosting; A sugar free gingerbread cake recipe made with whole wheat flour, unflavored protein powder and no oil. A great healthy ginger dessert for snacking too.
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What you need
tbsp ground ginger
tsp cinnamon
tsp nutmeg
tsp clove
tsp baking powder
tsp baking soda
tsp salt
cup applesauce
tbsp maple syrup
cup molasses
tsp vanilla extract
tbsp warm water
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8” baking pan with parchment paper. 2 In a bowl, combine whole wheat pastry flour, unflavored protein powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 3 In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, maple syrup, molasses, eggs and vanilla. 4 Add warm water and whisk again. 5 Add dry mix into wet and fold using a large spoon or spatula. 6 DO NOT OVER-MIX or the cake will be tough because of the protein powder and gluten from the whole wheat flour. Few streaks of flour are okay. 7 Pour mixture into prepared baking pan. 8 Bake on center rack for 25-30 minutes; a tester inserted into the center should come out clean and center of cake springy to touch. 9 Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. To frost: 1 In a small bowl combine Greek Yogurt and protein powder. Stir until uniform. 2 Spread frosting over cake, slice, and enjoy!View original recipe