Tangy Key Lime Protein Pound Cake

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by | Updated: July 21st, 2015 | Read time: 1 minute

The Florida Keys are a hot vacation spot. But you don’t have to trek to the southern most point to enjoy their famous key lime. This citrus-glazed dessert has enough tropical flavor to get your fill of Florida’s finest. It’s light, tangy and hardly anything like the traditional pound cake. Every round inch is a sweet indulgence that whisks you away. Remember, it’s five-o-clock somewhere.

Key Lime Protein Cake Recipe

Tangy Key Lime Protein Pound Cake

Ingredients

Cake

1/4 cup coconut flour
1 cup oat flour
3 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/3 cup coconut sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. melted coconut oil
1/2 cup almond milk
6 oz. plain Greek yogurt
3 eggs
Juice from 2 limes
Pinch of salt

Lime Protein Frosting

1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 Tbsp. almond milk
1 tsp. lime juice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a bundt pan, or an 8″ x 8″ pan, with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients until smooth.
  3. Pour into the prepared pan and bake 20 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together all the frosting ingredients until smooth.
  5. Pour over the cake and slice yourself a nice big piece!