This recipe for Gingerbread Protein Cake was inspired by an all-natural Dutch snack cake called Snelle Jelle Krachtige Kruidkoek, which I believe translates to “Fast and Furious Powerful Spice Cake.” :)

three pieces of maple glazed gingerbread protein cake on a white plate on a red napkin on a wood table — Gingerbread Protein Cake with Spiced Maple Glaze

I used the same cake base as with my blueberry protein muffins, but sweetened this cake with apples. I find that apples and pears work well in protein cakes, as their tastes are mild and they provide a great deal of moisture.

To simulate the glazed edge, I brushed the cake with maple syrup that was spiced with cloves.

The result was a delicious snack cake that received rave reviews by friends and family. It is a light, moist cake with just a touch of sweetness from the apples and maple glaze. Try it for the holidays!

🥣 Recipe

Gingerbread Protein Cake with Spiced Maple Glaze

Makes 1 cake, 6 pieces.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 175kcal

Author: Andréa

Ingredients

Cake:

8 large egg whites 264g
1 ½ cups chopped apples 188g
1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
¼ cup coconut flour
¼ cup almond meal
½ cup natural vanilla rice protein powder
½ cup natural vanilla whey protein powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅜ teaspoon ground cloves

Glaze:

2 tablespoons maple syrup
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
Blend the egg whites, apples, and vanilla for about 30 seconds.
Add the rest of the ingredients for the cake and blend for another 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula, if necessary, and blend again until well combined (another 30 seconds or so).
Pour batter into a 7" or 8" square pan, or any baking pan of similar size. (If you are not using silicone bakeware, be sure to line your pan with parchment paper.)
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool.
Mix maple syrup with cloves, and brush over top of cake.
Enjoy!

Notes

A note about substitutions: because each type of protein powder has a distinct flavor and texture when baked, I would not try substituting different types of protein powders in this recipe. You may substitute pears for the apples, if you like.
Almond meal can be made by pulsing almonds in a food processor. Sift out the large pieces and pulse again. Be careful not to overprocess, as this will give you almond butter.

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