High-Protein Chocolate Cake Recipe

We love this high-protein chocolate cake recipe from fitness model Rita Catolino. All you need are a few ingredients, a coffee mug or jar and a microwave!

“This has been one of my go-tos for the past eight years, since I started competing. It’s perfect for the late-night kitchen raid when you want something sweet, moist and ‘cakey’ without having to bake up a storm or throwing your macro balance out."

Ingredients

• ¼ cup egg whites

• 1 tbsp coconut flour


• ¼ tsp each baking soda and baking powder

• 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder


• 2 tbsp melted organic 75% or higher chocolate

Method

• Mix the first four ingredients in a bowl by hand with a whisk or in a mini blender.

• Spray a mug or jar lightly with oil.

• Pour the mixture into the mug and pour the chocolate on top. 
• Use a butter knife and swirl through the chocolate so it swirls and filters through the cake mixture deep in the cup or jar. You are creating a marbling effect. 
• Microwave the mug or jar on high for two minutes, 30 seconds (you might need an extra minute depending on your microwave’s power). 
• Remove from microwave and turn upside down on plate to remove from mug or leave in jar or mug to serve. Eat as is or sprinkle with chocolate shavings.

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