WW Recipe of the Day: Easy 2-Ingredient Pineapple Cake
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. No electric mixer (affiliate link) or obscure ingredients required.
If you are a Weight Watchers Member you were probably introduced to this easy dessert at one of your Weight Watchers Meetings. This easy recipe has been passed around for years. It's the perfect low-calorie cake when you need a quick dessert
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 delicious dessert that requires minimal effort.
With only 2 simple ingredients—a box of angel food cake mix and can of crushed pineapple—it stirs together in minutes.
How Many SmartPoints in this WW Two-Ingredient 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)
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How to Make 2-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake
Step 1: Gather and prepare ingredients.
Step 2: Ignore the ingredients on the cake mix box. In a large bowl, stir together the dry cake mix and the entire can of crushed pineapple with its juice (NOT pineapple chunks). Stir well until all the dry mix is incorporated. The mixture will get really foamy.
Step 3: Pour batter into a 13x9-inch baking pan which has been lightly greased with nonstick spray.
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 takes somewhere between 30 and 40 minutes.You're cake should be a lovely golden brown.
Step 5: Remove pan from oven and place on a wire cooking rack to cool completely.
2-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake Video
Watch how easy it is to make this low fat cake with just two common ingredients:
Can You Cook An Angel Food Cake in a 9x13 pan?
I've only ever made it in a 9x13-inch pan. I've read elsewhere that you can also use a tube pan / angel food cake pan, bundt pan (affiliate link) or cupcake pan, but I've never tried it. However Candy recently left this comment regarding using a bundt pan for angel food:
"Made this today in a Bundt pan and added ½ cup unsweetened coconut. It does rise a bit above a 10” Bundt pan but gets crispy, like toasted coconut still came out of the pan. It’s delicious but very sweet. I was going to eat it with strawberries but it was already very sweet!~ Candy
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).
- One reader tried cupcakes and left a comment that it didn't work. So, I'd suggest sticking with a 9x13-pan unless you are feeling adventurous and willing to take a risk.
- In the AllRecipes video above, they add ½ cup shredded coconut and ½ teaspoon rum extract to the batter for even more tropical vibe, 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 such as cool whip never hurts.
- This delicious pineapple angle food cake is also delicious with a small scoop of ice cream and fresh berries.
- One reader added chopped fresh raspberries and coconut to the batter. She "frosted" the top with a thin layer of lemon curd. Not as WW friendly this way but it was a DELICIOUS Easter dessert for those not watching points.
- Some folks like to mix another can of drained crushed pineapple with a tub of lite cool whip for a frosting.
- A serrated knife makes cutting this cake easier.
How Should I Store This Pineapple Cake?
Store your pineapple cake for up to 5 days in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container.
Cake slices can be frozen for up to 2 months. Wrap pieces individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe container or plastic bag.
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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
*Points® calculated by WW. *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.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Is Angel Food Cake OK on Weight Watchers?
The great thing about Weight Watchers is that nothing is off limits provided you plan for it. That being said, Yes, angel food cake is a popular dessert with Weight Watchers members. It is a relatively low fat, low calorie calorie, and low Points way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Is Angel Food Cake Good for Weight Loss?
Angel food cake is a good choice for those watching their weight because it has fat and is low in calories. This is because it is made with only egg whites—no butter, oil or egg yolks. It has only about 130 calories per slice.
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...
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!!
More Easy Weight Watchers Favorite 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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Updated 1/2023 with additional instructions, answers to frequently asked questions, and reader comments.
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Liz Dougherty
Absolutely simple and delicious?
Cherri
I love this s recipe I make it and other variations of the cake mix and can of fruit recipe. Although pineapple angel Food cupcakes are my favorite I have made spice cake and pumpkin cupcakes and I have made white cake and cherry pie filling cupcakes and on and on . All you need is a cake mix and a can of fruit or fruit purée in the case of the pumpkin or pumpkin pie mix . I love that it’s so simple and delicious. I prefer making the cupcakes because it makes them easy to grab and go.
Katheyn Thomas
Quick and easy. My family could not believe this is a Weight Watchers recipe!
Martha McKinnon
Hi Kathryn, Glad you liked it!
Terri
What if I bought the pineapple in heavy syrup? Will it not bakeright?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Terri,
I haven't tried it with pineapple in heavy syrup so I can't say for sure. It will definitely be sweeter and have more points! If you do decide to try it please let us know how it turns out.
Maria Maraki
I have not made this but I am a huge fan of microwave cake like 123 cake. Just made some in the Caribbean on vacation (avoiding 15-20 dollar desserts).
I bet you could convert this to a mug recipe by using the lunch size pineapple or other fruit. Would be a good work day treat without a lot of points. I'm going to go home and experiment with SF angel food cake and the dessert cups I find in the cupboard. Easy to store in your desk lol. Stay tuned.
Martha McKinnon
Great idea Maria! Once you figure out the details I hope you share 🙂
paula butler
Do you only use angel food cake mix and a can of pineapple and bake?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Paula, yes, that's it!
Stacey
Do I add the water as instructed by the box or just pineapple?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Stacey, You just need to add the can of pineapple with its juice. Hope this helps!
Judy C. King
CAN THIS BE FROZEN ?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Judy, I haven't tried it, but it should be fine.
Mary Johnson
Yes you can freeze it, it's wonderful in the summer. I cut into squares, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze.
Martha McKinnon
Hi Mary, Thanks for sharing the freezer tip. That's great to know. - Martha
Sandy
Can I use a gluten free angel food cake mix?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Sandy, I haven't tried it, but think it should work.
Shawn
Mine turned out very heavy. It was no the very sweet. Is there something to make it lighter?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Shawn, I'm not sure what I can suggest to make it lighter. I wonder if it was the brand of angel food cake mix? Was it the kind that just requires you add water? Can't think of anything else since it's just a two ingredient recipe.
Jackie Reid
Is it possible you used crushed pineapple in heavy syrup instead of just it's own juice? That would probably make it seem somewhat heavier for sure.
Martha McKinnon
Hi Jackie, No, I used the kind in its own juice.
Joyce
Was it fully baked and tested for doneness? Cooled in a draft? Not completely cool
annette
How do I determine the serving size? Thanks
Martha McKinnon
Hi Annette,
The This recipe is designed to make 12 servings. So you want to cut the 9x13-inch cake into 12 even pieces. I do this by creating 3 even long rows and 4 even short rows. Hope this helps
Joy
Could you use strawberry instead?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Joy, I'm not sure as I haven't tried it!
Lynn
I'm getting ready to make this with sweetened fresh strawberries mashed up with some of its juice to equal the 20 ounces the recipe requires. I can't see why other fruits can't be used. If the strawberries work I'll try fresh frozen peaches thawed next.
Shirley Adkins
It's delicious with fresh strawberries over the top
Rockir
How many strawberries, sounds delish!
Linda
I used a can of light cherry pie filling and 1 step angelfood cake mix. I fold in the can of pie filling and put in 9 X 13 glass cake dish bake @ 350* 30 minutes cool upside down and it's ?
Linda
I used a can of light cherry pie filling and 1 step angelfood cake mix. I fold in the can of pie filling and put in 9 X 13 glass cake dish bake @ 350* 30 minutes cool upside down and it's ?
Mary Ashley
Does this cake need to be refrigerated?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Mary, I've never refrigerated it. After a couple of days I cut up what is left and store individually wrapped pieces in the freezer.
Michelle
Unfortunately I did not have luck with this recipe. I made cupcakes out of the batter. The sticky, lightweight consistency of angle food cake did not lend itself well the a cupcake form.
Martha McKinnon
Hi Michelle, Sorry it didn't work in a cupcake form. I'll change the directions to let other folks know it didn't work and is best made in a 9x13-pan.
Renee
Well...it was a bit messy. Overflowed out of my 13x9 pan. The taste was ok..not my favorite. But thanks for the recipe.
Martha McKinnon
Hi Renee, thanks for your honest feedback. Can't imagine why it would have overflowed from a 9x13 pan. That's a new one on me.
Angela
Hope mine don’t overflow. I used the box directions add: 1 1/2 C WATER
Plus the can pineapple & juice!!!!
Going bake extra??
Terri
Do not add water. Only cake mix and pineapple with juice.
Jude Cole
As. I write this, it's overflowing in my oven as well. Making a real mess..... Hope the taste is worth it.
Vee
Would it have overflowed bc the cake mix was prepared per box directions with the can of pineapple added rather than just the dry mix added with the pineapple? Or the pan was not measured correctly. Made this a gazillion times and if followed, should not overflow. Folks want to make the cake mix with eggs, water, oil, etc., then add pineapple but it is 2 ingredients only!!!!
Mendy
I follow recipe every time and it has never over flowed. Cup cakes do great too. Just only bake 20 min. I mix mandarin oranges, drained, and lite cool whip for topping.
Martha McKinnon
Thanks, Mendy!
Teneal
Made this tonight exactly how you said and it looks and smell so good I'll let you know how it taste when it cools thanks a bunch!!
Martha McKinnon
Thanks Teneal
Pam McCoy
Oh my goodness!! This so simple, and so yummy ! great for lunch snacks for the grand child and us ! thanks for sharing...
Martha McKinnon
Glad you liked it!!
Nadine Johnson
suggest using glass pan. IF left in a metal pan the acid in the pineapple will "eat into the pan" and give cake a metallic taste.
Martha McKinnon
Thanks for the tip to use glass, Nadine.
Vickie
I made this recipe in WW back in the 1980s/90s. Always used a bundt cake pan. I think baked for 45 minutes. Simple 2-ingredients...
Kim
Thank you for this tip and reaction that pineapple has to metal! I was making a similar recipe in a metal cup cake pan for a dinner party and had to throw it out because of the sharp metallic taste. That explains it!!
Claudia
When I put it in my points plus app I'm getting 1pp when cut into 12 servings
Michele
I scanned the box of angel gfood cake mix and it is 7 points for 1/12 of the bos . This cake is 84 points. I also added a dream whup icing made with 1 1/2 cops of 1% milk and a package of vanilla puddinf that is fat free. The pudding is 4 points total the milk is 6 and the dean whip is 11. This is not a low point value dessert it is 105 points for the pan!
Martha McKinnon
Thanks Michele, Your dream whip icing sounds delicious.
Claudia
Sorry, It's giving me 5pp not 1! Lol
Claudia
Ok last comment maybe. Lol It's still 5pp if cut into 10 pieces! Works for me! Hope I like it!
Lori Housler
I truly loved this recipe. As a new member to Weight Watchers, how do the points add up for the new beyond the scale plan? They now figure in sugar, which I didn't see in the list of ingredients. Thanks so much, this was really delicious
Martha McKinnon
Hi Lori, Glad you liked it. I have been using the Weight Watchers Recipe Builder to calculate SmartPoints, not a WW calculator.
Tena Nelson
& what did you get for smart.points?
Julie
All I got is a lasagna size pan, would the time be different?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Julie, if your lasagna pan is larger than 9x13 then yes the time should be less. Hope this helps.