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    Home > Blog > Protein Desserts > Protein Cake

    Thai Peanut Protein Cake

    Updated: Feb 5, 2023 · Published: Jan 8, 2015 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    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    I originally made this with peanut protein powder, but you can jujst use powdered peanut butter (maybe add a touch of sweetener).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

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    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

    Makes one 8" round cake (8 servings).
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    Calories: 89kcal
    Author: Andréa
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    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 10ml
    • 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.) If you substitute powdered peanut butter like PB2 for the peanut protein, you should add some sweetener.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
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