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High-Protein Walnut Cake
Alice

High-Protein Walnut Cake Recipe

This High-Protein Walnut Cake is moist, naturally filling, and packed with protein from yogurt, eggs, and walnuts. It’s a balanced, satisfying dessert that supports clean eating without sacrificing flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Healthy, High-Protein, Modern
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Walnuts – 1 cup finely chopped
  • Plain Greek yogurt – 1 cup
  • Eggs – 3 large
  • Oat flour – 1½ cups
  • Protein powder optional – ½ cup
  • Natural sweetener – to taste
  • Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Baking soda – ½ teaspoon
  • Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – pinch

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a cake pan, making sure the base and sides are well coated so the cake releases easily after baking.
  2. Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk until smooth and slightly frothy, then add the Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and sweetener, mixing well until the batter looks creamy, cohesive, and evenly blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, breaking up any lumps so the dry ingredients are evenly distributed for a consistent rise.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture gradually, folding gently with a spatula just until everything is combined, being careful not to overmix so the cake stays soft and tender.
  5. Fold in the chopped walnuts evenly, making sure they are well distributed throughout the batter for balanced texture and flavor in every slice.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula so it bakes evenly and develops a uniform surface.
  7. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, until the cake is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving, which helps the cake set properly and ensures clean, neat slices.