Protein Chocolate Cake Recipe Made with Greek Yogurt & No Refined Sugar 🎂🍫🍯

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We celebrated my mom's birthday yesterday, and I decided to whip up a recipe that was both a treat and in line with our health kick (health is wealth, and we are feeling extra wealthy this year)! This protein chocolate cake recipe made with greek yogurt & no refined sugar resulted in a moist chocolate cake topped with toasted pecans and a rich chocolate frosting.

I like to use a food scale while baking to ensure accuracy and have less dishes to clean! It also makes it much more convenient for ingredients like greek yogurt and honey.

Author: The Honey Buckle

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 25 min

Total Time: 55 min

Nutrition (per slice - makes 10 slices): 175 calories | 11g protein | 6.5g fat | 33.5g carbs

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• ¾ cup (90g) oat flour

• 1 cup (100g) chocolate protein powder, preferably vegan (I used Swolverine Chocolate Cake)

• ¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

• ½ cup (170g) honey

• ¾ cup milk

• ¾ cup (170g) 2% Greek yogurt

• 2 eggs

• 3 tbsp (42g) coconut oil

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: ¼ cup toasted pecans (chopped pecans roasted at 350°F for 6 minutes)

For the Frosting:

• 4 tbsp (70g) Greek yogurt

• 2 tbsp (15g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder

• 10g protein powder

• 1 tbsp (20g) honey

• ¾ tbsp milk

  
  

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, mix the oat flour, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, milk, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Exclude the coconut oil for now.

4. Combine and mix: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until well combined. Then, incorporate the coconut oil into the batter.

5. Prepare the baking pan: Lightly spray an 8-inch circular baking pan with cooking spray and pour the batter in.

6. Bake: Place the cake in the oven and bake for 23-25 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—it should come out clean.

7. Prepare the frosting: While the cake is baking, mix all the frosting ingredients in a bowl until smooth.

8. Cool and frost: Once the cake is done, allow it to cool completely before frosting. Finish off by sprinkling the optional toasted pecans on top.

   
   

Enjoy!

There you have it—a delicious, guilt-free birthday cake that satisfies your sweet tooth with no refined sugar. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just craving a healthier dessert option, this Protein Chocolate Cake made with Greek Yogurt and no refined sugar is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Bon appétit! 🍰✨