WW Recipe of the Day: Easy 2-Ingredient Pineapple Cake
(170 calories | *7 WW SmartPoints)
This easy 2-Ingredient Weight Watchers Pineapple Angel Food Cake stirs together in minutes. All you need is a box of angel food cake mix and can of crushed pineapple to create a moist and delicious low calorie cake everyone will love.
Weight Watchers Friendly 2-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake
It’s nice to have a few simple recipes like this Weight Watchers pineapple angel food cake on hand when you need a quick and easy dessert that requires minimal effort.
With only 2 ingredients – a box of angel food cake mix and can of crushed pineapple – it stirs together in minutes.
How Many SmartPoints in this WW Pineapple Angel Food Cake Recipe?
According to my calculations each serving has 148 calories and 4* Weight Watchers Points Plus. This has increased to 7* SmartPoints, a relative bargain on the new WW Freestyle Program.
Weight Watchers Pineapple Angel Food Cake Recipe Notes
Be sure to use the 1-step angel food cake mix, like the one from Betty Crocker, that says, “just add water.”
And you’ll want a 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple in juice (not heavy syrup).
I’ve only ever made it in a 9×13-inch pan. I’ve read elsewhere that you can also use a tube pan or cupcake pan, but I’ve never tried it.
One reader tried cupcakes and left a comment that it didn’t work. So, I’d suggest sticking with a 9×13-pan unless you are feeling adventurous and willing to take a risk.
In the AllRecipes video below, they add 1/2 cup shredded coconut and 1/2 teaspoon rum extract to the batter for a tropical twist, a variation I intend to try next time I make this easy, delicious, satisfying cake.
And a little dollop of light whipped cream or topping never hurts. Enjoy!
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Weight Watchers 2-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box (1-step) angel food cake mix (I used Betty Crocker)
- 1 large can (about 20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- In a large bowl, stir together the dry cake and the entire can of crushed pineapple with its juice. Stir well until all the dry mix is incorporated. (The mixture will get really foamy.)
- Pour the batter into a 9x13 pan which has been lightly greased with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake at 350F degrees for time specified on the box for size pan. When the sides pull away from pan and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, the cake is done. This should take somewhere between 30 and 40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
Recipe Notes
Source: Betty Crocker
*PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT Weight Watchers Zero Points fruits and vegetables using the WW Recipe Builder.
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Watch how easy it is to make this pineapple angel food cake in this AllRecipes Video:
Two of the three top recipes on Simple Nourished Living right now are:
- This easy 2-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake, and
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I love that on the Weight Watchers Program it’s possible to enjoy the occasional sweet, provided you plan for it!!
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Doris Ulman
calories are 175 not 148
Joan
I made cupcakes and they were absolutely great! Don’t understand why there would be a problem??
Laura
Yes this cake was very easy to make. I did not have any coconut or Rum so I made it with just the cake mix and can of pineapple.
My opinion is it is just okay.
Maybe some fresh berries on top along with the whipped cream.
It was not very satisfying to me. I would probably eat half the cake haha.
Amber
I’ve made this lots; it’s a quick and easy dessert for those panic moments when people drop in. I’ve never greased the pan. It goes lovely with a sprinkle of toasted coconut.
Caroline Haygood
I really enjoyed this cake and it sure was easy to make Thank you for sharing
Glenys
Amazing! Will make this one again for sure.
Betty Baron
So easy and a light dessert for us on a diet. One of our favorite desserts.
Jan
Very easy to make. I did make mine in a tube pan ( pound cake pan ) it turned out great. Thanks
Julie
This is delicious!!! I added a pack of sugar free fat free cheesecake pudding mix and it’s amazing. I used a bunt cake tube pan. Cooked about 43 min. Awesome. Thank you!!
Shanna
So light and tasty! Thank you for a great recipe. When I put the recipe into the WW app it calculated the recipe to be 2 points per serving. I’m not sure what the difference is. So simple and turned out great.
Delores Burton
My sister gave me this recipe. It is very light and very good.
Susan Booth
Really good!
Matrena Davis
Quick & east! Tastes delicious!
P. J Stewart
Discovered this idea several years ago—-made it the first time with the 2 listed ingredients, but decided to add about a cup of coconut to the batter the next and every time since then. We really like this as is—-it can be dressed up with whipped cream or Cool Whip and add cherries, pineapple etc. on top if you want. Make sure you do not grease your baking dish. I use a ceramic or pyrex type 9×13