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Pumpkin Protein Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 176 kcal
Course: Dessert , Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 coops Cellucor Cinnamon Swirl whey protein
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 6 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1 egg whisked
  • 3 egg whites whisked
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Dark Chocolate Ganache
  • 3/4 cup Guittard 63% dark chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup light coconut milk

Instructions

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  1. Microwave coconut milk in a glass dish for about 1 minute or until almost boiling.  Add chocolate chips and stir until smooth.  Refrigerate for 1 hour or until the ganache has thickened slightly - you want it thin enough to be able to stir it smooth, but thick enough that it won't run right off your cake.
  2. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper and spray sides of pans with non-stick cooking spray.  Set aside.
  3. Combine dry cake ingredients, then add wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Divide evenly into two cake pans.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Remove from pans and cool on a cooling rack.
  5. Once the cakes have cooled, divide the ganache evenly and pour over the cakes.  Spread ganache to the edges of the cakes and refrigerate to set. You can also make sure the ganache doesn't run off the sides of the cake by lining the cake pans with plastic wrap (with lots of excess on the sides), place the cakes in the pans and pour the ganache over.  Allow the ganache to set in the refrigerator before removing cakes from pans and layering them together.
  6. Add sprinkles or nuts on top if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 176kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 8g (12%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 142mg (6%) Potassium 25mg (1%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176

% Daily Value*

Calories 176kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 8g 12%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 142mg 6%
Potassium 25mg 1%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 12g 24%

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