High Protein German Chocolate Cake

Dieting can be challenging. We all know that. A huge initiative of MuscleSport going into 2020 is to deliver healthy alternative recipes. These recipes will use our proteins & BCAA's primarily but sometimes incorporate other products.

Our first recipe is a decadent High Protein German Chocolate Cake utilizing our Protella LeanWhey Revolution. 

Ingredients

• 2 scoops Lean Whey Protella
• 4 tbsp Stevia blend
• 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• Pinch salt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup 100% pure pumpkin
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large egg whites

Frosting

• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1 tsp tapioca starch
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch salt
• 1 tbsp finely chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Whisk together dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add in wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
4. Lightly coat a 8" baking pan with cooking spray.
5. Pour mixture into panned bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. While cake cools make the frosting by adding unsweetened almond milk to a small sauce pan.
7. Whisk in coconut sugar and tapioca starch and bring to a boil over medium heat.
8. Simmer until thickened, for about 10 minutes.
9. Stir in coconut oil, vanilla extract and salt. Set frosting aside to cool.
10. Toast pecans in a pan for a bit then stir into frosting.
11. When the cake has cooled, spread frosting over.