After finding some local peanuts, Thai basil, and Thai chili peppers in Kauai, I couldn't resist baking them up into a Thai Peanut Protein Cake. And it was delicious! Totally impressed myself.

slice of thai peanut protein cake with a couple of peanut halves, a piece of thai basil, and a tiny red pepper on a white plate — Thai Peanut Protein Cake

I originally made this with peanut protein powder, but you can jujst use powdered peanut butter (maybe add a touch of sweetener). It is the perfect balance to the Thai basil and chili in this recipe. Really some amazing flavors in this Thai Peanut Protein Cake! I hope you'll give it a try!

whole 9" round thai peanut cake on a piece of foil — Thai Peanut Protein Cake

Recipe

Thai Peanut Protein Cake

Andréa Marchese

Makes one 8" round cake (8 servings).

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 16

Total Time 26

Servings servings

Ingredients

4 large egg whites 132g
½ cup unsweetened applesauce 111g
1 tablespoon chopped Thai basil 15ml
1 small Thai chili pepper chopped (I used the skin only, no seeds)
1 cup powdered peanut butter 112g
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons peanut halves 18g

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
Mix egg whites and applesauce until combined.
Add Thai basil and chili. Mix well.
Add powdered peanut butter and baking powder. Mix well.
Fold in peanuts.
Bake in an 8" round (or similarly sized) silicone pan for about 16 minutes, or until firm and a toothpick comes out clean. If not using silicone, line pan with parchment paper.
Enjoy! Store in the refrigerator.

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. (See my Recipe Basics video for examples of what goes wrong when you use the wrong protein powder.)

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