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High Protein Blueberry Almond Cake – Light, Moist, and Naturally Flavorful

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Almond flour (super-fine)
  • Whey or whey-casein blend protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
  • Oat flour or finely ground rolled oats
  • Baking powder and a pinch of baking soda
  • Fine sea salt
  • Greek yogurt (2% or 5%)
  • Eggs (large)
  • Unsweetened almond milk (or dairy milk)
  • Avocado oil or light olive oil
  • Maple syrup or honey
  • Vanilla extract and almond extract (optional but recommended)
  • Fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
  • Sliced almonds (for topping)
  • Lemon zest (optional, for brightness)
  • Granulated sweetener of choice (optional, for dusting)

Method
 

  1. Prep your pan and oven. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square pan or 9-inch round pan with parchment and lightly grease the sides. This helps the cake release cleanly and prevents over-browning.
  2. Whisk the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups almond flour, 1/2 cup whey or whey-casein protein powder, 1/2 cup oat flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Break up any clumps with a whisk for an even crumb.
  3. Mix the wets. In another bowl, whisk 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, 2 large eggs, 1/3 cup almond milk, 1/4 cup avocado oil, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest if you like a citrus lift.
  4. Combine gently. Pour the wet mixture into the dry bowl. Stir with a spatula just until no dry pockets remain. The batter should be thick but scoopable. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
  5. Fold in the blueberries. Toss 1 to 1 1/4 cups blueberries with 1 teaspoon oat flour to prevent sinking. Fold into the batter with a few gentle strokes. If using frozen berries, add straight from the freezer.
  6. Pan and top. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top, then sprinkle with 2 to 3 tablespoons sliced almonds. For a pastry-style finish, lightly press a few extra blueberries into the surface.
  7. Bake. Bake for 28–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. If using a glass pan, start checking at 30 minutes.
  8. Cool the cake. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment and cool fully on a rack. This helps the structure set and keeps slices clean.
  9. Finish and serve. Dust lightly with your preferred sweetener or a pinch of powdered sugar if desired. Slice into 9 or 12 pieces. Serve plain, or with a spoonful of Greek yogurt and a few fresh berries.