Pumpkin Protein Cake Recipe

Two spoons digging into a protein pumpkin cake.

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Pumpkin Protein Cake Recipe

This pumpkin cake recipe combines pumpkin, protein powder, and monk fruit sweetener for the perfect healthy, high-protein treat!

Prep Time5

Cook Time23

Total Time28

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegetarian

Servings: serving

Calories: 359kcal

Author: Sammi Ricke

Cost: $2.00

Equipment

Ingredients

Cake

1/3 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or vegan)
1 egg
1 egg white or 2 Tablespoons egg whites
1 Tablespoon coconut flour
2 teaspoons monk fruit sweetener
2 teaspoons oil (melted coconut, avocado, or light olive oil)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Toppings

1 Tablespoon Lily's Salted Caramel Chocolate Chips or dark chocolate chips
flaky sea salt
whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F.
Spray non-stick cooking spray into a 6" diameter round glazed cast iron pan or any oven safe skillet.
In a small bowl, whisk together all the cake ingredients until the batter is smooth.
1/3 cup pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder, 1 egg, 1 egg white or 2 Tablespoons egg whites, 1 Tablespoon coconut flour, 2 teaspoons monk fruit sweetener, 2 teaspoons oil, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 23-25 minutes. Be careful to not overbake or the cake will be dry. The top should be set and the edges a golden brown.
Remove the cake from the oven and promptly place the chocolate chips on top and sprinkle with flakey sea salt. Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes before eating. Top with whipped cream, if desired, before serving. Enjoy!
1 Tablespoon Lily's Salted Caramel Chocolate Chips or dark chocolate chips, flaky sea salt, whipped cream (optional)

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Notes

Protein Powder Tips - Whey or vegan (plant based) protein powder can be used in this recipe. Bake times are the same.

Baking Tips - Bake times may vary if using a different sized skillet/pan than a 6" glazed ceramic cast iron skillet. Be careful to not overbake as the cake will be dry. Bake until top is set and sides are golden brown.

Nutrition Tips - Calories do not include whipped cream and are calculated with plant based protein powder.

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