Thai Peanut Protein Cake

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

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5 from 1 vote

Makes one 8" round cake (8 servings).

Prep Time10

Cook Time16

Total Time26

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Thai

Servings: servings

Calories: 89kcal

Author: Andréa Marchese

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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