Caramel Latte Protein Cake
Makes: 1 large cake (16 serves)Calories: 339Difficulty Level: HardPreparation time: 30 minutesCook time: 0 minutesTotal time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the base:
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 20 dried dates
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil – melted
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
For the chocolate layer:
- 3 rows dark organic chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
For the caramel latte layer:
- 2 scoops (60g) Bulk Nutrients WPI, WPC, Protein Matrix+ or Thermowhey in Vanilla
- 340g raw cashew nuts – soaked and drained
- 1/4 cup no added sugar maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil – melted
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee – dissolved in 1 tablespoon boiling water
- 1 can coconut cream – thick component
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Instructions
For the base:
- Step 1: Line a full sized spring foam pan with baking paper.
- Step 2: In a processor blend all base ingredients until combined but still chunky. Press into cake tin and set aside.
For the chocolate layer:
- Step 1: Melt coconut oil and chocolate together and pour over base. Allow to set in the fridge.
For the caramel topping:
- Step 1: Place everything into a processor and blend until well combined. This may take a while. Once done pour over the chocolate layer.
- Step 2: Allow to set in the fridge overnight or for a minimum of two hours. Remove from cake tin by running a sharp and hot knife around the outside.
- Step 3: Decorate with cacao nibs, coconut and chocolate.
- Step 4: Store leftovers in the fridge.
Formerly working as part of Bulk Nutrients R&D team for many years, Nicole Frain is a food scientist, personal trainer and a professional international cyclist.
She's applied her learnings at the national stage for bodybuilding, and has several qualifications in Food Science, Nutrition and Business!
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