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Pumpkin Protein Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Pumpkin Protein Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 223 kcal
Course: Dessert, Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups oat flour
  • 2 coops whey protein I used 1 scoop vanilla and 1 scoop cinnamon, Cellucor brand
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree canned
  • 1/2 cup applesauce unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup almond milk unsweetened vanilla
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar Splenda blend
  • 1 egg plus 3 egg whites
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter Simply Jif creamy
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
Frosting Ingredients:
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temp, Philadelphia brand, 1/3 less fat, tub
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Dannon Light and Fit vanilla flavor
  • 2 coops whey protein powder Cellucor Whipped Vanilla flavor

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine all dry cake ingredients in a large bowl, then mix in all wet ingredients.
  3. Spray two 9 inch round cake pans with non-stick cooking spray.  Divide cake mix evenly between 2 cake pans and smooth with a spatula.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from pans and allow to cool on a cooling rack.
  5. Mix Greek yogurt and remaining protein powder until smooth, then add cream cheese and mix until smooth.
  6. Once cakes are cooled, frost the cake.  Add a toothpick in the center of the cakes after adding the second layer of cake on top of the first icing layer.  Garnish with pecans and cinnamon if desired.
  7. Store in the refrigerator covered.

Nutrition Information

Calories 223kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 8g (12%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 335mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 223

% Daily Value*

Calories 223kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 8g 12%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 335mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.