A delicious and satisfying high-protein chocolate cake recipe designed for weight loss, allowing for big portions without sacrificing flavor. Made with Greek yogurt, applesauce, and protein powder, it's a guilt-free treat.
For the cake: Mix wet ingredients (eggs, ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, ¼ cup maple syrup, sweetener to taste, ½ cup cooled coffee, 1 tsp vanilla) and dry ingredients (¼ cup cocoa, ¾ cup flour, ½ cup protein powder, 1½ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp baking soda, pinch salt) separately. Combine the wet and dry mixtures. Pour into a lined 8-inch pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–28 minutes. Let cool completely.
For the frosting: Mix 1½ cups nonfat Greek yogurt, ¼ cup cocoa, 3 Tbsp protein powder, sweetener to taste, 1 tsp vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Chill the frosting. Once the cake is cool, frost it and cut into 4 giant pieces.
