This recipe came to me while I was driving home from work one day. I had been wanting to do a cake of sorts, but wasn’t exactly sure how to go about it. It wasn’t from research or testing out recipes that I stumbled upon this. I was actually scrolling through my Instagram feed and saw a couple cakes that led me to believe KetoConnect was destined to make the perfect keto cake. And, we did it. Our Protein Cakes are less than one net carb and taste like the real, damn deal. Watch me make them below!
Protein Desserts
The secret to this ultra low carb cake is the protein powder we use, and we use Isopure Protein Powder (cookies and cream is our favorite). Not only is it zero carbs, but there are a ton of great flavors and it is really high quality (in our opinion!). The downside is it is a bit pricey, but given the pros we think it’s absolutely worth it! One thing to note is that if you do use another protein powder it will alter the nutrition of the cakes. When you’re focused on fat as much as us keto-ers are it can be easy to neglect the protein intake. We even go as far as making fat bombs! Well, it’s time for protein desserts to take the spotlight for once, thus we created these cake bites of protein heaven!
Protein birthday Cake
We’ve created a chocolate protein cake for our chocolate lovers and a vanilla protein cake for our vanilla lovers! While Matt is more of a chocolate lover – making chocolate icing was his idea – I prefer the vanilla. But, you’re better off having one of each! A tip to making the frosting extra creamy and smooth is to ensure the butter is room temperature when you mix it. Not only will cold butter be harder to mix, but it will take longer and have a slightly different texture. However, if you want to omit the icing altogether I’d suggest adding a couple extra drops of Stevia to the cake batter for a sweeter cake, more like a birthday cake!
Protein Cake
If you’re a fan of using protein powder in your recipes like we are, than we highly recommend trying our Keto Macro Cakes or Matt’s Nutritious Mug Cake! Both recipes sport Isopure protein powder and are quick to make. When dessert is as healthy and keto-friendly as these Protein Cakes, it’s hard to say no.
Don’t forget that whatever protein powder you use will not only dictate a change in nutrition, but will also dictate the flavor of the cakes! This protein cake recipe will be your new go to dessert recipe. Fat bombs move aside!
Recipe can be quickly added to MyFitnessPal – Search “KetoConnect – Protein Cake”
Protein Cake
Ingredients:
Protein Cake
- 2 scoops Protein Powder
- 1/4 cup oat fiber
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup Cream Cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 10 drops Liquid Stevia
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Vanilla Frosting
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup swerve confectioner
- 1 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup swerve confectioner
- 2 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Cake
- Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Combine room temperature butter, cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, liquid stevia and combine well.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Make sure not to over mix! Lumps are okay.
- Pour mixture into a loaf pan and bake at 325 for 30 minutes.
- Allow to cool and then cut in half length wise. Cut two halves into 4 equal pieces and then 4 more equal pieces to resemble 8 mini cakes as seen above! Enjoy!
Icing
- Combine all ingredients until smooth.
- Store in fridge.
Can I freeze this cake and icing? Also my cake turned out super dry and I couldn’t get it out of the pan even though its a non-stick pan and I sprayed with coconut oil. It tasted good though (especially with the icing). I too used the recipe in the book and it made way too much icing.
We have not tried freezing this cake, but it should work fine.
The video looked like you were using cream cheese in the frosting, but it isn’t in the recipe. Were my eyes deceiving me? Also, is this the improved recipe,you mentioned in the more recent video?
The cubes that look like cream cheese is just butter 🙂 The recipe that is on the post is the up to date one.
Still too dry for me. I had to pitch it. I did use the Quest protein powder that is recommended for your waffle recipe. BTW I am a big fan of your podcasts, books, and videos, (and don’t forget “Murder She Ate”). Thanks for all your hard work!
Any idea of a cup measurement for the whey protein? Mine doesn’t have a scoop 🤔
Hmmm – does it have the grams of a serving on the back of the label? I think many are around 28g which is close to 2T I believe.
I’ve heard that the protien powder can spike your blood sugar. Is this true?
Love watching your channel!
I love you guys. Wishing you a happy healthy baby.
Do these actually taste good? Or just passable for something sweet? Not trying to start a riot…just a honest question. I have all the ingredients
BUT so often I am disappointed by “the best ever” somethings.
I love the mug bread mix and hope it is as good as that one.
I have been looking for protein powder recipes for years!!! So exciting!!