Flourless Protein Cake with Blueberries Recipe
This flourless protein cake with blueberries is a wholesome, gluten-free, and high-protein dessert featuring a unique jelly-like texture. Sweetened with powdered sugar and studded with fresh blueberries, it offers a fruity, lightly sweet treat perfect for a nutritious snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups unsweetened plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (can increase to 1 cup for sweeter cake)
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 340°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper, spray with cooking oil, and set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and sieved powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs: Crack in the 6 eggs and continue whisking to combine fully with the yogurt mixture.
- Incorporate cornstarch: Sift the cornstarch through a sieve into the bowl and whisk thoroughly to avoid lumps.
- Add blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries, distributing them evenly without crushing.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake at 340°F for 50 minutes. Then increase the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the cake edges turn a golden color.
- Cool and set: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cover the cake with a plate and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to let it set fully.
- Serve: Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen the cake, remove it from the pan, slice into 10 pieces, and enjoy.
Notes
- For a sweeter cake, increase powdered sugar quantity up to 1 cup.
- Ensure the blueberries are fresh and dry to prevent excess moisture in the batter.
- Cooling and chilling the cake is essential for achieving the jelly-like texture.
- Use a non-stick spray or butter to prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.
- Cut slices gently as the cake has a delicate consistency.
