High-Protein Viral Dot Ice Cream Cake
By Rania Batayneh, MPH
You've seen the dot cake all over your feed. Cute, sprinkle-covered, and impossible to scroll past. But most versions are just cake. I took the viral trend and turned it into a summer dessert worth obsessing over: high-protein ice cream sandwiched between two layers of real cake, made with Anea Whey Protein Powder. Same fun. Better macros.
This dessert delivers everything you want from the viral dot cake trend: colorful sprinkles, real cake, creamy ice cream, and 27 grams of protein in every serving. Perfect for summer, celebrations, or anytime you want a fun dessert with a little extra staying power.
Ingredients
For the Ice Cream
• 12 fluid ounces whole milk
• 1 scoop Anea Whey Protein Powder, Vanilla
• 1 scoop Anea Whey Protein Powder, Unflavored
For the Cake
• 10.7 ounces (about 2/3 of a 16-ounce box) 365 by Whole Foods Vanilla Cake Mix
• 3 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 scoop Anea Whey Protein Powder, Unflavored
For Assembly
• 4 tablespoons vanilla frosting
• Rainbow sprinkles, for coating
Directions
1. Make the Ice Cream Base
Add the milk, Vanilla Whey Protein Powder, and 1 scoop of Unflavored Whey Protein Powder to a blender. Blend until smooth and fully combined. Pour the mixture into a pint container and freeze for at least 6 hours, or until completely solid.
2. Prep the Cake Batter
Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, avocado oil, and remaining scoop of Unflavored Whey Protein Powder. Mix until just combined.
3. Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly among 4 ramekins, filling each about one-third full. The cakes will rise as they bake. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Cool Completely
Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 20 to 30 minutes. Once cooled, carefully remove them and transfer to a clean surface.
5. Spin the Ice Cream
Once the ice cream base is fully frozen, process it using the Ice Cream setting. Re-spin if needed for a creamier texture.
6. Assemble the Dot Cakes
Slice each cake in half horizontally. Place the bottom half back into the ramekin. Add a generous scoop of the high-protein ice cream. Spread about 1 tablespoon of frosting over the top cake layer, then dip the frosted side into the sprinkles to coat. Place the top layer over the ice cream and serve immediately.