Vanilla Protein Cake with Protein Frosting

We all have a tendency to crave sweets every now and then. Its just a normal, natural thing. The ones who are going to see results, are the ones who do not give in to those cravings, and stick to their gameplan. This is a healthy vanilla protein cake with protein frosting recipe that will hopefully help you to satisfy those sweet cravings with a healthy option, and stay on track with your diet. This recipe makes 9 servings. Each serving/piece of cake with frosting: 125 calories, 1.5g fat, 3g sugar 11g protein as compared to a normal box cake from Pillsbury: 250 calories, 3.5g fat, 23g sugar, 1g protein.

The video below is of my chocolate protein cake recipe, however the recipes are nearly identical, with a couple slight modifications (you'll find the entire list of ingredients and directions below the video):

• add 1 tsp vanilla extract
• substitute 2 1/2 Tbsp of fat-free, sugar-free vanilla pudding mix instead of the cocoa
• add an additional 1/4 cup of the applesauce to make the cake a little more moist.

The nutrition facts listed take into account the modified ingredients.

Cake Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups oat flour
• 2 scoops whey protein
• 2 1/2 tbsp sugar-free, fat-free vanilla pudding mix
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup stevia
• 3 egg whites
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/4 cup fat free greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1tsp Vanilla extract

Cake Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and mix together.
Combine wet ingredients in separate bowl and mix well.
Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredient bowl, and mix thoroughly
Pour batter into 8×8 baking dish, bake for 15-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean

Protein Frosting Ingredients:

• 1-2 scoops vanilla whey protein powder (depends on how much frosting you want)
• 2 tbsp stevia
• 1tsp vanilla extract

Simply add water to dry ingredients 1 tbsp at a time until desired frosting consistency is reached, then add vanilla.