Low-carb protein birthday cake

Today, Monday the 15th of March, is a special day for a special person! Indeed, we are celebrating the birthday of our Digital Marketing Manager, Alex Debecq.

And what would be better than having a healthy, low carb, high-protein chocolate cake for the occasion?

The answer is: nothing better for celebrating this day without feeling too guilty! Happy birthday Alex!

180 Minutes

EASY

for 1 person

  • 3 eggs
  • 50 g METAPURE protein powder (Belgian chocolate)
  • 100 g Greek yoghurt
  • 40 g METAPURE Protein Powder (Vanilla)
  • 40 g Cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla drops
  • 2 tbsp Psyllium husk
  • 20 g Dark chocolate 70% cocoa
  • 500 g Mascarpone cheese
  • Oreo crumbs

Preparation

For the biscuit (bottom of the cake):

Step 1: Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites.


Step 2: Add 100 g of Greek yoghurt, 30 g of Whey protein chocolate, 2 tablespoons of psyllium and 20 g of cocoa powder and mix well.


Step 3: Melt 20 g of chocolate and pour it into the mixture.


Step 4: Beat the egg whites until stiff and mix gently the two mixtures.


Step 5: Pour into a baking pan lined with baking paper and bake for 30 minutes at 180°.


For the cream: 

Step 1: Mix 250 g mascarpone with 20 g of chocolate whey protein in a blender and add 20 g of cocoa powder.


Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix 250 g of mascarpone with 40 g of vanilla whey protein and 1 teaspoon of vanilla drops.


Step 3: Mix the two creams together.


Step 4: When the biscuit has cooled, cover it with the cream.


Step 5: Sprinkle Oreo crumbs on top of the cake.


Step 6: Leave in the freezer for an hour, then put in the fridge for at least 2 hours to firm up.


Step 7: Happy birthday and bon appétit!

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