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Peanut Butter Protein Cake with Chocolate Fudge

Peanut Butter Protein Cake with Chocolate Fudge: Guilt-Free Indulgence

A moist Peanut Butter Protein Cake topped with chocolate fudge, offering over 15 grams of protein per slice, gluten-free and perfect for dessert or breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt provides moisture, protein, and probiotics
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter or almond butter if allergic
  • ½ cup Honey natural sweetener
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Oat Flour can substitute with blended rolled oats
  • ¼ cup Protein Powder or more oat flour and ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Chocolate Fudge Topping
  • ¼ cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened
  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt for creaminess
  • as needed Sweetener (like maple syrup) to taste

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of Greek yogurt, 1 cup of peanut butter, ½ cup of honey, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Gradually fold in 1 cup of oat flour, ¼ cup of protein powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 18-20 minutes until set.
  5. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  6. For the topping, whisk together ¼ cup of cocoa powder, ½ cup of Greek yogurt, and sweetener until smooth.
  7. Spread the fudge topping over the warm cake and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Once chilled, lift the cake out using the parchment overhang, slice into squares, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results and avoid overbaking to keep the cake moist. Store leftovers properly for freshness.

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