High-Protein Brown Sugar-Glazed Apple Cake

High-Protein Brown Sugar-Glazed Apple Cake is an indulgent dessert. This loaf cake is made with simple components that we can easily find in our kitchen. It contains Whole wheat flour, vanilla protein powder, baking soda, apple sauce, baking powder, brown sugar, milk, butter, Greek yogurt, eggs, and chopped apples. It is simple & quick to prepare this cake as it gets ready in under an hour. High-Protein Brown Sugar-Glazed Apple Cake contains 12 g of protein per serving of this dessert. Serve this dessert with vanilla ice cream, coffee, or Greek yogurt.

STATS:

• Calories: 220 kcal
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Serving size: 1 slice
• Cook time: 35 minutes
• Cuisine: American
• Total time: 50 minutes
• Course: Dessert
• Diet: High-Protein
• Serving: 8

EQUIPMENT:

• Mixing bowls
• Hand mixer
• Loaf pan
• Spatula
• Saucepan

INGREDIENTS:

CAKE:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ½ cup vanilla protein powder
• One tsp. baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• Quarter tsp. salt
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
• One cup chopped apples
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• One tsp. vanilla essence

BROWN SUGAR GLAZE:

• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. milk
• 1 tbsp. butter
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract

INGREDIENT NOTES:

WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR:

• This flour provides a good texture, and it also adds fiber content to the cake. It will make the cake filling healthy and adds the nuttiness in cake. Use the all-purpose flour instead if you like.

VANILLA PROTEIN POWDER:

• Vanilla protein powder will help to enhance the protein content in the cake. It adds a nice aroma and also boosts the sweetness. You can use whey or vegan protein powder based on your dietary requirements.

BAKING SODA & POWDER:

• They will help to raise the cake and also help to provide the softness in it. They should be fresh so the cake rises well.

EGGS:

• It will provide the structure by binding the components in the cake. It also provides richness in the cake.

GREEK YOGURT:

• It provides a slight tangy flavor in the cake. It also increases the moisture content and makes the cake soft. It will increase the protein in it.

UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE:

• Applesauce will add a sweet flavor to the cake and can be used in place of oil or fat. It will also enrich the apple taste, and it should be unsweetened to add sugar as we like.

VANILLA ESSENCE:

• It will help to enrich the aroma and overall taste of the loaf cake. Vanilla essence should be pure for the best results.

APPLES:

• It will add texture and the sweetness naturally to the cake. Use firm apples, like Honey Crisp, to maintain their shape in the cake.

BUTTER:

• It will add a rich taste and smoothness to the glaze. It will also improve the caramel taste. The butter should be unsalted to prevent over-salting.

INSTRUCTIONS:

CAKE:

1. Heat the oven to 350° F and apply the oil or butter to the loaf pan.
2. Take a vessel and add the baking powder, protein powder, flour, cinnamon, salt, & baking soda.
3. Then we grab the other vessel and add the yogurt, vanilla essence, eggs, brown sugar, & applesauce.
4. Mix both of the items to make the lump-free batter.
5. Include the apples & mix in the batter.
6. Add the batter in the loaf pan & bake it for 30 to 35 minutes.

BROWN SUGAR GLAZE:

1. Add the milk, butter, and brown sugar to the pan and cook till it melts.
2. Then add the vanilla essence and mix.
3. Include the glaze on the warm cake.
4. Leave the cake for some time, and then make slices.

TIPS:

• The items should be at a neutral temperature to prepare the lump-free batter.
• Avoid mixing the batter for a long time, or else the cake becomes dense.
• Sprinkle the chopped nuts to add additional crunch.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Include the cake slices in the covered box & stock for 5 days.

FREEZER:

• Cover the slices with plastic wrap and freeze the cake slices for more than two months.

FAQs:

Will I add any other variety of protein powder?

• Yes, we can add the other variety of protein powder, though it will alter the taste and texture accordingly.

How to make the gluten-free cake?

• Use the almond or any other gluten-free flour to prepare the gluten-free cake.

Will we decrease the sugar content in the cake?

• Yes, decrease the brown sugar content for this purpose.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 220 kcal

Net carbs: 20 g

Serving: 8 slices

Total carbs: 24 g

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 12 g

Fat: 7 g

Iron: 1.5 g

Calcium: 0.12 g

Vitamin A: 0.08 g

Serving size: 1 slice

Sodium: 0.18 g

Potassium: 0.25 g