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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AJ
Have a sweet tooth? Here is the best no guilt cake. You know you like cake!
Carol Riley
I’m really not an Angel Food cake person———-But this cake is absolutely delicious; I wold serve it to friends!!!! Love it!
Leslie
I feel like it always comes out too dark on top...
Dave
I love this cake! I deviated from the weight watchers version by adding brown sugar and pecans to the bottom of an 8 inch springform pan. It was wonderful. I will post a pic next time I make it. ( which will be soon!)
Martha McKinnon
Dave, your addition of brown sugar and pecans sounds divine. ~Martha
Terri M
OOh! Will definately try the brown sugar. The family doesn't care for pecans, but I'm sure the brown sugar can take the place of any whip cream dollups on top!
Lesa Prichard
LOVE THIS RECIPE. Of course, I added strawberries and blueberries and a little bit of real whipped cream. It's outstanding. I will make it again. Both myself and my husband LOVED IT! Thanks for the easy breezy recipe!
Brian
Made this in a fluted Angel Food Cake pan. Turned out WONDERFULLY!!
Cynthia R Ferretti
I make this all of the time! I love it! I do use a tube pan and have also used a loaf pan and both come out great.
Susan B
I have also made it with canned peaches. Just cut them up into small pieces. In addition I buy a second can of pineapples or peaches and add more to the top of my piece when I eat it.
Martha McKinnon
Susan, Love the idea of a peach version. Thanks for sharing. ~Martha
Barb Young
A great topping is one regular size cool whip thawed mixed with a can of crushed pineapple in juice and a small box of instant vanilla pudding mix. Mix all together and chill. To make it lighter you could use lite cool whip and sugar free pudding mix.
Diane Beaudoin
This cake is delicious....however it is 11 Weught Watcher points NOT 7 points if you eat one 12th of the cake and add fat free Coolwhip. I wished I had done the calculations myself before eating it.
Marjorie
Thanks for the sharing the points and serving size. I was wondering how many servings made it 7 points.
Jeannie
Making this with a gluten free angel food cake! Fingers crossed it will work. I will add lite cool whip with strawberries ? on top.
Dawn Roberts
I love this recipe. I have bee. Making this for years.
Barb
This was so light & yummy! Served it at a BBQ with lite cool whip, everyone loved it!!
Maura
I love making this easy cake with my daughter - it's on of her all-time favorites!
Ann C
Do not use Aldi brand of mix. Does not rise.
Teri Sullivan
I used Weis brand and it didn’t rise either
Tabitha Ellis
I've been making this cake for over a year now.We love it! It's very simple and very light tasting.One of our favorites!
Stephanie McClure
Is it possible to use the Boxed Angel Food Cake Mix that has the 2 separate packets?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Stephanie, I've only ever used the boxed cake mix to which you just add water. ~Martha
Brenda
Delicious light cake! I make frosting using sugar free cream cheese pudding mix 8 oz lite cool whip and milk. So good!
jandi reese
really good.
OPAL K TOUCHARD
used a 9x13 pan and 20 oz pinapple and it ran over the sides of the pan