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Viral Dot Cake (High Protein Recipe)

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A high-protein, single-serving take on the viral internet dessert trend. This oven-baked dot cake delivers 40g of protein and stays around 400 cals, using a sugar-free cake mix base and a heavy greek yogurt frosting packed with rainbow sprinkles.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free Pillsbury cake mix
  • 1 scoop cake batter protein powder
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
High Protein Frosting
  • 1 container small individual greek yogurt
  • 1/2 scoop protein powder
  • 1 heavy dash rainbow nonpareil sprinkles

Equipment

Kitchen Scale
Digital Kitchen Scale
Spatula Set
Silicone Spatula Set

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray the inside of two small, oven-safe ramekins with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, combine your cake ingredients (cake mix, 1 scoop protein powder, egg, milk) and stir vigorously until a thick, smooth batter forms.
  3. Divide the batter evenly between the two ramekins. Place them on a small baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 14 to 16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. While the cakes are baking, prepare the frosting by aggressively mixing the small container of greek yogurt with the remaining 1/2 scoop of protein powder until it becomes a dense, spreadable paste.
  5. Remove the finished cakes from the oven and let them cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon the thick yogurt frosting heavily over the top of each cake, spreading it completely flat, and cover entirely with rainbow sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 9g

Notes

Viral Dot Cake Tips & Expert Strategy

WHEY VS CASEIN: This recipe mandates a blend. If you use 100% whey protein, the oven heat will rapidly dry it out, resulting in a rubbery, unpleasant texture.
DON'T OVERBAKE: Because these are small, single-serving portions, they bake extremely fast. Check them right at the 14-minute mark. Overbaking protein powder will immediately ruin the crumb.
FROSTING HYDRATION: When mixing your yogurt and protein powder, it may look clumpy at first. Stir vigorously, let it sit for 60 seconds to hydrate, and stir again for a smooth buttercream-like finish.
THE DOTS: To achieve the authentic viral dot cake experience, you must use round nonpareil sprinkles. Standard jimmies do not provide the exact crunch ratio required for the trend.

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