Single-Serving Cinnamon Cake

Ingredients

• 50 g self-rising flour (self-rising flour; can add 12g extra if omitting protein powder)
• 2 tl baking powder (baking powder; essential for texture even with self-rising flour)
• 12 g vanilla protein powder (vanilla protein powder; can be replaced with 12g extra self-rising flour)
• 90 g unsweetened applesauce (unsweetened applesauce)
• 35 g sugar substitute (sugar substitute)
• 1 egg (size S)
• 2 tl cinnamon (cinnamon)
• 40 g powdered sugar substitute (powdered sugar substitute for frosting)
• 1.5 el skim milk (skim milk for frosting)
• 0.5 tl cinnamon (cinnamon for frosting, plus extra for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your convection oven to 170°C (340°F).

2. 2

   In a small food processor, combine the egg, applesauce, sugar substitute, and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.

3. 3

   Mix until you have a smooth, well-combined liquid mass.

4. 4

   Add the self-rising flour, baking powder, and protein powder to the processor.

5. 5

   Mix again until a smooth and uniform batter forms.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into a small 15 cm (6-inch) cake mold.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Perform a 'skewer test' — the cake is done when a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting by mixing the powdered sugar substitute, skim milk, and 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon until smooth.

9. 9

   Pour the frosting over the cooled cake.

10. 10

    Place the cake in the refrigerator for a short time until the frosting has hardened slightly.

11. 11

    Sprinkle extra cinnamon over the top before serving.

Notes

The author notes that adding baking powder is essential for the final texture, even though self-rising flour is used. If you do not want to use protein powder, you can replace it with an additional 12 grams of self-rising flour. Macros for the full cake: 331 kcal, 50g carbs, 22g protein, 5g fat.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• snack
• high-protein
• low-calorie
• baked
• cinnamon
• single-serving
• healthy