Servings: 8 slices
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 600 g (about 5 cups) coconut flour
- 5 cups vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 2½ cups unsweetened Greek yogurt
- 20 large eggs
- 2½ cups almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 300 g (about 3⅓ cups) ground almonds
Sweeteners & Flavor
- 10 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 500 g (about 3⅓ cups) erythritol or xylitol
- 2½ tsp vanilla pulp or vanilla extract
Leavening & Seasoning
- 10 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
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Prep the oven & pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch round or square cake pan or line it with parchment paper. -
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine coconut flour, protein powder, baking powder, ground almonds, erythritol (or xylitol), salt, and vanilla pulp. Mix well so everything is evenly distributed. -
Mix wet ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, almond milk, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla pulp until smooth. -
Combine batter
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Mix until you get a thick, smooth batter. -
Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. -
Cool & slice
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Additional Notes
- Texture Tip: This is a dense, protein-rich cake. Letting it cool fully helps it set and slice cleanly.
- Sweetness Control: You can reduce erythritol or honey slightly if your protein powder is already sweet.
- Extra Protein Boost: Serve with Greek yogurt or a light protein frosting on top.
Storage & Meal Prep
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 5–6 days for better freshness.
- Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before eating.
Variations
- Chocolate Version: Replace 1 cup protein powder with chocolate protein powder.
- Berry Vanilla Cake: Fold in blueberries or raspberries before baking.
- Lower Sugar: Skip honey and rely only on erythritol or monk fruit sweetener.
Nutritional Information (Approx. per slice)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Protein: High (varies by protein powder used)
- Carbs: Low
- Sugar: Low
