This Protein Carrot Cake, made with Perfect Protein Vanilla, combines the comforting flavours of carrot cake with a protein-packed twist. The moist, spiced cake features grated carrots, walnuts, and golden raisins, offering a perfect balance of texture and sweetness. Coconut sugar and cottage cheese help create a tender crumb, with an extra boost of protein powder to fuel your day. Topped with a rich cream cheese icing made with Greek yogurt and maple syrup, this cake is a delicious, guilt-free treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Enjoy a slice that supports both your taste buds and wellness goals!
Recipe by Teri-Ann Carty
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup Perfect Protein Vanilla
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp allspice
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup grated carrot, packed
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- ½ cup golden raisins, optional
Cream Cheese Icing:
- 250 g cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup Perfect Protein Vanilla
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350 F and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.
- To a large mixing bowl, add 2 eggs and coconut sugar. Whisk to combine.
- While whisking, drizzle in olive oil until incorporated.
- Add cottage cheese and vanilla and whisk again.
- Add dry ingredients into a separate bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add Dry to wet. Use a spatula to fold together.
- Add carrot, walnuts and raisins. Stir until fully combined.
- Scrape into prepared loaf tin, smoothing out the top with an offset spatula.
- Bake until centre of the loaf comes out clean using a toothpick. Approximately 40-45 minutes.
- Set on a wire rack to cool completely before icing the cake.
Icing:
- Add cream cheese and yogurt into a mixing bowl. Use electric hand beater to combine.
- Add maple syrup, vanilla, protein powder and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Ice the top of your cake, leaving the sides clean.* Enjoy!
*You may have extra icing. If you do, you can save it in an airtight container and add it to your bagels, toast, and crackers. However you like to eat cream cheese!
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