🍰🍫 Original Texas Sheet Cake (High-Protein Version)
A moist, chocolatey classic reimagined for high-protein gains — rich, fudgy, and perfect for celebrations or meal prep, Abrar.
🛒 Ingredients (12 servings)
Cake
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1 cup whole wheat flour
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½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
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½ cup chocolate or vanilla whey protein
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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¾ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
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½ cup unsweetened applesauce (replaces oil)
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½ cup milk (any type)
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2–3 tbsp sweetener of choice (stevia, erythritol, or sugar)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting
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½ cup light cream cheese
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¼ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
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½ cup powdered sweetener
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¼ cup cocoa powder
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½ scoop whey protein (optional)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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Mix dry ingredients: Flour, cocoa, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Mix wet ingredients: Eggs, Greek yogurt, applesauce, milk, sweetener, and vanilla.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
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Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 18–22 minutes (toothpick comes out mostly clean).
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Prepare frosting: Beat cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth. Add sweetener, cocoa powder, protein powder, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
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Spread frosting over cooled cake. Optionally sprinkle with crushed nuts or sugar-free chocolate chips.
📊 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approx., 12 servings)
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Calories: ~200
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Protein: 15–18g
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Carbs: 18–20g
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Fat: 6–7g
💪 High-Protein Upgrade
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Use 1 full scoop extra whey protein in batter
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Add ¼ cup cottage cheese to frosting
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Use high-protein milk (like skim + protein powder)
🔥 Lower-Carb / Cutting Version
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Use almond flour instead of wheat flour
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Use sugar-free sweetener
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Reduce frosting slightly
🍽 Serving Ideas
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Slice and serve with fresh berries
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Warm with Greek yogurt or protein ice cream
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Perfect for meal-prep friendly dessert
