The rain cake is one of those simple recipes that have passed down generations carrying much more than sugar and cinnamon. With a light dough, soft on the inside and slightly crunchy on the outside, it provides that immediate feeling of nostalgia, making each bite bring back childhood memories.

Made with simple ingredients, this classic of Brazilian cuisine can also have more balanced versions rich in protein, combining flavor, emotional memory and practicality for a more nutritious diet on a daily basis.

Next, check out 4 protein cupcake recipes for an afternoon snack!

Ingredients

• 1 ovo
• 3 tablespoons of natural yogurt
• 2 tablespoons of oat flour
• 30 g vanilla flavored whey protein
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• Small guava cubes to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Cinnamon powder and sugar to finish

Preparation mode

In a container, mix the egg, natural yogurt and sugar. Add the oat flour and whey protein, mixing until you obtain a homogeneous dough. Lastly, add the yeast and mix gently. Separate small portions of the dough with a spoon and place a small cube of guava paste in the center. Cover with a little more dough to cover the filling and set aside.

In a pan, heat the oil over low heat. Fry the dumplings in small batches, keeping the heat between low and medium to ensure that they cook on the inside without burning on the outside. Turn during preparation to brown evenly. Then, remove and place on a paper towel to remove excess oil. Finish with powdered cinnamon and sugar. Serve.

2. Apple and vegetable protein dumpling

Ingredients

• 1 grated apple
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons of oatmeal
• 2 tablespoons vanilla flavored vegetable protein powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon of chemical baking powder
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable milk
• Cinnamon powder to finish

Preparation mode

In a bowl, mix the eggs, vegetable milk and brown sugar until you obtain a homogeneous cream. Add the grated apple, oat flour, vegetable protein and cinnamon. Mix well. Add the yeast last and stir gently. Using a spoon, distribute small portions of the dough into silicone molds. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for around 20 to 25 minutes, until the cupcakes are golden. Finish with cinnamon on top before serving.

3. Banana protein cupcake

Ingredients

• 1 banana mashed ripe
• 1 ovo
• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 30 g neutral flavored vegetable protein powder
• 2 tablespoons of milk
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• Oil for frying
• Powdered sugar and cinnamon for sprinkling

Preparation mode

In a container, mix the mashed banana, egg, milk and coconut sugar until a homogeneous cream is formed. Add the oat flour and vegetable protein, mixing well until you obtain a more consistent and slightly airy dough. Lastly, add the yeast and mix gently.

In a small pan, heat the oil over low heat. Using two spoons, shape small portions of the dough and fry little by little, keeping the heat between low and medium so that the dumplings cook on the inside without burning on the outside. Remove when they are golden and place on a paper towel to remove excess oil. Finish with powdered cinnamon and sugar before serving.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons chocolate flavored whey protein
• 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder 100%
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons of milk
• 1 teaspoon of chemical baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
• Coconut oil spread
• Cocoa powder and cinnamon powder to finish

Preparation mode

In a bowl, beat the eggs with the brown sugar until a homogeneous mixture is formed. Add the milk, vanilla essence, wholemeal flour, whey protein and cocoa powder. Mix well until you obtain a creamy dough. Add the yeast and stir gently. Using a spoon, distribute small portions of the dough onto a baking tray greased with coconut oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20 minutes, or until the dumplings rise and become firm. Finish with a mixture of cocoa and cinnamon sprinkled on top. Serve then.