High-Protein Low-Carb Chocolate Cake Recipe
This High-Protein Low-Carb Chocolate Cake is a guilt-free, fudgy dessert that satisfies chocolate cravings while keeping protein intake high. Perfect for meal prep, post-workout fuel, or low-carb diets, it’s easy to make and family-approved.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup whey protein powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup erythritol
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- Mix almond flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt.
- Beat eggs, Greek yogurt, almond milk, erythritol, vanilla extract.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently.
- Add chocolate chips/nuts if desired.
- Pour into prepared pan and smooth top.
- Bake 25–30 mins; check with toothpick.
- Cool 10 mins, then transfer to wire rack. Slice into 8 portions.