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!

Recipe:@fp_marta.s