Here’s a rich, decadent High-Protein German Chocolate Cake — moist chocolate layers with that classic coconut-pecan frosting, but boosted with serious protein 💪🍫🥥
🍫 High-Protein German Chocolate Cake
💪 Protein Boost Strategy
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Protein powder blended into flour
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Greek yogurt + egg whites
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High-protein chocolate frosting base
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Cottage cheese enriched coconut-pecan topping
📝 Ingredients (Serves 12)
🍰 Chocolate Cake Layers
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup chocolate protein powder
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
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½ cup brown sugar (or monk fruit blend)
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¼ cup oil or melted butter
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¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
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2 large eggs
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½ cup egg whites
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup milk (add more if batter is thick)
🥥 High-Protein Coconut Pecan Frosting
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½ cup evaporated milk (or high-protein milk)
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2 egg yolks
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¼ cup butter
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⅓ cup sweetener
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¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
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½ cup chopped pecans
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¼ cup blended cottage cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Bake the Cake
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease two 8-inch round pans.
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Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.
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Beat wet ingredients separately.
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Combine until smooth.
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Divide into pans.
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Bake 20–25 minutes.
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Cool completely.
2️⃣ Make the Coconut-Pecan Frosting
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In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk evaporated milk, yolks, butter, and sweetener.
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Stir constantly until thickened (5–8 minutes).
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Remove from heat.
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Stir in coconut, pecans, and cottage cheese.
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Cool until spreadable.
3️⃣ Assemble
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Spread frosting between layers and on top.
(Traditional German chocolate cake is usually not frosted on the sides.)
🔥 Approximate Macros (Per Slice, 12 slices)
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Protein: 18–22g
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Calories: 280–330
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Carbs: 25–30g
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Fat: 15–18g
(Depends on protein powder & sweetener used.)
🚀 Extra High-Protein Version (Bodybuilder Style)
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Add 2 tbsp collagen peptides to batter
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Replace half flour with almond flour
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Add ½ cup extra egg whites
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Spread thin layer of Greek yogurt chocolate frosting on sides
🍫 Flavor Tip
Add ½ tsp espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor.
