Nut-Free High-Protein Chocolate Cake

Indulge guilt-free with this Nut-Free High-Protein Chocolate Cake, a moist and satisfying dessert designed for health-conscious chocolate lovers. This recipe swaps traditional heavy ingredients for a protein-packed twist using your choice of chocolate or vanilla protein powder, making it a great post-workout treat or healthier dessert option. Perfect for those with nut allergies, this cake combines the richness of unsweetened cocoa powder with the creaminess of Greek yogurt, creating a velvety texture that’s hard to resist. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make cake is full of flavor while remaining light, thanks to simple ingredients like all-purpose flour and milk. Serve this chocolate cake on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream for a sweet, satisfying finish to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup Protein powder (chocolate or vanilla flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Step 4

Add the Greek yogurt, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, and whisk until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined and smooth. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once cooled, cut the cake into slices and serve. Enjoy your nut-free high-protein chocolate cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1199.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3086.9

Total Fat 93.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.7g
Cholesterol 617.0mg	0%
Sodium 2628.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 442.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.8g	0%
Total Sugars 223.4g
Protein 192.5g	0%

Vitamin D 176.7IU	0%
Calcium 1044.4mg	0%
Iron 34.2mg	0%
Potassium 3592.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.9%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 52.3%