Mini Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This Mini Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is my go-to these days when I want something indulgent but healthy too! This cake is made with simple ingredients, low in sugar and a delicious way to hit your protein goals.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup gluten free flour
- 1 scoop vegan chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup cacao powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- In a large mixing bowl whisk the eggs, olive oil, milk, vanilla extract and granulated sugar together
- Fold in the gluten free flour, chocolate protein powder, cacao powder and baking powder
- Mix until fully combined
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and spray it with nonstick spray
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and spread into an even layer
- Bake in the oven for 34-38 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through
- The cake is done when a toothpick comes out clean, with a few crumbs
- While the cake is cooling, let's make the cream cheese frosting
- Add the softened butter and cream cheese to a bowl
- Combine until creamy and smooth using an electric hand mixer/stand mixer
- Add in the vanilla extract and 1/3 or the powdered sugar
- Continue adding powdered sugar 1/3 at a time until fully combined
- Once the cake is completely cooled, cover the top in the frosting
- Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal