High-Protein Mini Vanilla Cakes – Soft, Fluffy & Delicious! 🍰
High Protein
Low Carb
These mini vanilla cakes are soft, moist, fluffy, and full of delicious vanilla flavor! Made with almond flour, protein powder, Greek yogurt, and natural sugar-free sweetener, they’re a healthier treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 15–20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cakes
Ingredients
- 1½ cups finely ground blanched almond flour
- ½ cup vanilla whey protein powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin or mini cake pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Prepare wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, powdered sweetener, melted butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Gently mix until a smooth, thick batter forms. Avoid overmixing.
5. Fill the molds: Divide the batter evenly among 12 mini cake molds, filling each approximately ⅔ full.
6. Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Allow the mini cakes to cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
8. Decorate: Once completely cool, add sugar-free vanilla frosting or a little whipped cream if desired.
Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Frosting
- ½ cup light cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Beat all ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Spread or pipe over cooled mini cakes.
Estimated Nutrition
Per mini cake, without frosting (1 of 12)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 135 kcal |
| Protein | 8g |
| Total Carbs | 5g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Net Carbs | 3g |
| Fat | 10g |
Nutrition is approximate and depends on the protein powder and almond flour brands.
Tips for Perfect Mini Cakes
- Use finely ground almond flour for a soft texture.
- Choose whey protein isolate for extra protein.
- Do not overbake or the cakes may become dry.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Keto-Friendly & High-Protein
Enjoy soft, fluffy vanilla cakes with approximately 8g protein and 3g net carbs per mini cake!
