WW Recipe of the Day: Easy 2-Ingredient Pineapple Cake
(170 calories | 7 7 7 myWW *SmartPoints value per serving)
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.
Piece of 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:
7 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
7 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
7 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
How to Make 2-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake
Watch how easy it is to make this low fat cake with just two common ingredients:
Step 1: Gather and prepare ingredients.
Can of crushed pineapple and box of Angel Food cake mix
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl (affiliate link), stir together the dry cake mix 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.
Mixing crushed pineapple with angel food cake mix
Step 3: Pour the batter into a 13×9-inch baking pan which has been lightly greased with nonstick cooking spray.
Ready to bake Pineapple Angel Food Cake
Step 4: 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 take somewhere between 30 and 40 minutes.
Step 5: Remove pan from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooling fresh baked pineapple angel food cake
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.
WW Friendly Low Fat Pineapple Angel Food Cake
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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If you like this easy pineapple angel food cake, be sure to check out some of my other lightened up Weight Watchers friendly dessert recipes including Slow Cooker Apple Cake, WW Baked Doughnuts, Low-Fat Lemon Bars, Crock Pot Fruit Cocktail Cake and Weight Watchers Club Soda Cake
If you’ve made this 2-Ingredient Pineapple Cake, please give the recipe a star rating below and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it.
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 each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
If you prefer Single Serve Desserts, be sure to check out this recipe for 3-Ingredient Pineapple Mug Cake:
Or this 3-2-1 Chocolate Mug Cake…
Easy 3-2-1 Microwave (affiliate link) Mug Cake Recipe for Weight Watchers
Watch how easy it is to make this pineapple angel food cake with coconut 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
- Weight Watchers 3-2-1 Microwave Mug Cake, another quick and easy sweet treat with less than 100 calories!
I love that on the Weight Watchers Program it’s possible to enjoy the occasional sweet, provided you plan for it!!
Weight Watchers Friendly 2-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake
More Easy Weight Watchers Recipes for Skinny Desserts:
- 2-Ingredient Slow Cooker Black Forest Cake
- 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins
- 3-Ingredient Non-Fat Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
- 35 Skinny Desserts with 3 SmartPoints or Less
- 3-Ingredient Pineapple Mug Cake
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Carol K
Does this need to be refrigerated? It just came out of the oven. Can’t wait for it to cool,
Martha McKinnon
Hi Carol, It depends on how long you intend to have it around. I’ve kept in unrefrigerated for a few days. Any longer and I would. ~Martha
Bernice
I made this cake a long time ago. This cake is easy to make and so good it’s hard to only have one piece for dessert at a sitting. I will be making it again soon.
Laura
I’ve taken this cake to potluck dinners and cookouts many times. And I always bring home an empty pan. Light and delicious.
Faye
This recipe was awesome. The cake was light and fluffy! Most importantly, a healthier version.
Doreen
Can you freeze this?? Love to try it but would have to much left over. Thanks for your help. Recipe looks wonderful.
Martha McKinnon
Hi Doreen, I have not ever frozen this but believe it should be fine. ~Martha
Bonnie K Olson
How many servings? I don’t see that on here and it makes a difference how you cut the cake.
Martha McKinnon
Hi Bonnie, The recipe card says 12 servings. ~Martha
Meg
I always make mine in a Angel avoid cake tube pan and always comes out perfect! It rises beautifully!
Marian
Gives that needed sweet touch to a diet! Kids love it too
Linda Robinson
Would this cake work in a Bundt Pan?
Looking forward to giving this a try.
Thank you.
Michelle
Very light and tasty! Just right to satisfy my sweet craving for not a lot of calories…?
Penny
I made it as muffins
Sandra
The first time I used this recipe I made 18 cupcakes and a loaf cake out of one mix. The cupcakes were so soft and fluffy I had trouble stopping at 2.
Now I am going to make the 9/13 size for my family for Easter.
Terri M
This is my go to recipe . It’s easy – only two ingrediants – and super delicious ! Not to mention it’s so weight watcher friendly! Love it!
Jen
Have this in the oven right now. Smells so good, I can’t wait to have some tomorrow.
Robin
Love this cake. I also mix another can of drained crushed pineapple with a tub of lite cool whip for a frosting. My family loves it.
Teri Sullivan
I bought the Weis brand angel food cake mix that said just add water. When I started making it it had 2 bags inside one was the egg whites and the other the cake flour so I mixed them together and added the crushed pineapple and mixed well. I guess you can’t use this type of mix. It didn’t rise at all and not very good. Warning be sure to use only Betty Crocker mix.
Cheryl
Love this cake! Light and delicious! So easy to make which is right up my alley!
Gail Boyer
Very good but why is it 7 smart points when the whole angel food cake is 7 points and pineapple is free