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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Adrianne
Tried this recipe and it was delicious so moist and perfect amount of sweetness..and especially so easy thanks for sharing?
Martha McKinnon
Glad you liked it Adrianne.
Jack
Figured out my problem. Grabbed heavy syrup. Doh!
Linda
Has anyone ever used frozen or fresh pineapple?
Debbie
I've been making these for years except I make cupcakes, top with fat free cool whip and I'm asked to bring them over and over again to any occasion! Delicious, easy and fat free!!
Linda Arleen Zanyk
Wondering if you greased or used muffin liners?
Pamela
I must know.... is this worth every 7 point bite? I could see 4 points but I just hate giving up that many points. Would you say it’s worth it now? It sounds yummy. I do love the 1-2-3 cake.
Chris
Quick, easy, and soooo good.
Vicki Walton
The video shows adding coconut and rum extract which sounds heavenly but I'm wondering how it affects the smart points
Martha McKinnon
Hi Vicky, a quick check of your WW tracker will tell you how many SP will be added with the coconut. It all depends on how much you use. The rum extract would be zero SP.
Nancy
How much coconut and rum extract do you add
Martha McKinnon
Hi Nancy, It really depends on your tastes. I would start with 1/2 - 3/4 cup coconut and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon rum extract. Hope this helps. - Martha
Andrea
I am making this now with puree'd fresh strawberries that macerated for a couple days that I had in my refrigerator. Wish me luck!
Susan
Under the Free Style WW program started January 2018, the two ingredient recipe is only 2 points per serving.
Melissa
Thank you for that info! I made it last night thinking it was 7 points per serving. 2 is much better!! Is it still cut into 12 servings?
Karen
I was also wondering about the freestyle points. Thanks for figuring it out.
Laura
I got 5 points from the smart foods calulator using the angel food cake nutrition facts on the reciepe per slice. how did you get 2 points? I made it yesterday for our dessert was great ate last piece tonite
Patricia Doxey
I have made the Pineapple cake in my Angel food pan. Everyone like it. Also did it with thawed out pkg of frozen strawberries. Also good.
Monique
Hi there! I’m a bit confused, when I calculated the points on this I got 2 points per slice. What am I doing wrong?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Monique, I really can't explain the point disparity. I use the WW Recipe Builder to calculate the SmartPoints.
Martha
Help how far in advance can you make the cake or cup cakes? need to know how to make it or them from sticking?? Haven't tried it yet but ***** for me. Help
Stefanie
I bought a angel food cake mix that has egg whites in one package anf cake mix in another. Do i add both packs?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Stefanie, I use the kind where everything is together in one package and I just add water. Yes, I you need both packages.
Sonya
I made this today and it turned out perfectly. I used my angel food cake pan; just gave it a light coating of cooking spray. I topped my slice of cake with some coconut whipped cream. SO yummy!
Ronna
Hello all,
So I wanted to make this recipe but beforehand I added the 2 ingredients into the "build a recipe" within the Weight Watchers app being that I'm currently on the program and I'd just like to add that this cake is only 1 weight watchers freestyle point for a serving of 12 using a 9×13" pan. So there made need to be an update made for this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Kim
In my recipe builder the cake mix came in at 84 spa. The crushed pineapple 20 pts. By my calculations this makes each serving 8.67 or 9 smart points. I'm sure it is delicious and could be a special treat if you are willing to spend that much. I think many people forget that fruit canned in juice is only "free" if drained.
Crystal
I got pretty close to what you described. The dry mix is 5 pts for 1 oz (the cake mix is 16 oz or 1lb). If you calculate correctly its 8 pts per serving. If you prepare the cake as is its 7 pts. Adding pineapple (without the juice) could work? & ff coolwhip on top....wish I read the comments before buying the ingredients
Ronick Frazier
Thank you, so delicious!
Sue
Does this cake need to be refrigerated?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Sue, refrigeration depends on how long you intend to keep it. In my experience it is fine for a few days without it. But this may be affected by temperature, humidity levels, etc. Hope this helps. -Martha
Chris
Does it have to be refrigerated after it cools?
Martha McKinnon
No, it doesn't have to be refrigerated. - Martha
Shirley
Made this according to the directions and just mixed in about 1/4 cup of coconut, and it was so moist and delicious! I baked it in a glass 9x12 pan and it did not stick.
I served it with fat-free whipped topping and it's wonderful! It's fall and cold here in PA now, but I can see that I'll enjoy serving this dessert on hot summer days...it's refreshing and satisfying!