Rich Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Protein Frosting

By McCarleyRHLAC

Servings: 9 pieces of cake
Calories: 98 calories for the cake, 120 calories for a piece of cake with the frosting
Nutrition Breakdown: 27 g carbs, 7 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 11 g protein, 3 g fat for 1 piece of cake with frosting
Weight Watchers Points Plus Value: 4 pp per serving (includes frosting)

Ingredients

• Protein Frosting:
• Chocolate Cake
• 3 egg whites (or 1/2 cup egg whites from a carton)
• 1 cup low fat plain Greek yogurt (I used Chobani)
• 1 cup skim milk (or almond milk/ milk of choice)
• 1 3/4 c oats (old fashioned oats, use gluten free if sensitive)
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp cream of tartar (or 2 tsp. vinegar)
• 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 cups sugar substitute OR or 1/2 cup baking stevia (or 12-14 packets stevia, or to taste)
• 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 4-5 packets stevia or sweetener of choice (or to taste)
• Optional additions to the frosting: 2 tbs sugar free instant chocolate pudding mix (this will give it a more chocolatey flavor), 1 small tub Light Cool Whip (this will give the frosting a light & creamy flavor)

Details

Servings 9
Adapted from dashingdish.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×9 in cake pan, or a round cake pan with non-stick spray.
2. Place all of the ingredients for the cake in a blender or food processor, and blend until oats are ground, and batter is smooth.
3. Pour cake batter into prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes if using a 9×9 pan, or 25-30 minutes if using an 8×8 round cake pan, (or bake until a toothpick comes out clean.)
4. Meanwhile, to make the frosting, place all of the ingredients for the frosting in a food processor or high power blender. Blend/process for about 2-3 minutes straight until frosting is creamy and fluffy (it’s important to blend for at least two minutes so it gets really creamy and fluffy.) Add pudding mix and/or fold in cool whip at this point if desired. If it’s not sweet enough for you, add more sweetener and continue to blend for about 30 seconds.
5. Place frosting in fridge while cake is baking/cooling. When cake is completely cooled, frost the cake, and enjoy! Top with sliced strawberries or raspberries if desired! Store leftovers in fridge if there are any!