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Indulge in Better Than Sex Cake Featuring Pumpkin Pie Protein Delight

This Better Than Sex Cake Featuring Pumpkin Pie Protein Delight combines pumpkin spice and protein for a rich, healthy dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar or granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice can be mixed from individual spices
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree avoid using pumpkin pie filling
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 scoop pumpkin pie protein powder can substitute with unflavored or vanilla protein powder
  • ½ cup buttermilk can mimic with milk and lemon juice
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts or other nuts like almonds

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, salt, and protein powder in a bowl.
  3. Beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until just smooth.
  5. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Add nuts if using.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick around the 30-minute mark.
  8. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
  9. Frost with your choice of frosting, such as cream cheese frosting spiced with cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better texture. Gentle mixing avoids gluten development. Cool before frosting to prevent melting.

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