The WW Almond Flour Pumpkin Cake is tasty. It has 110 calories and three grams of fiber in each serving. We will prepare this cake in just 40 minutes, a perfect choice for a quick sweet cravings. You may pair this cake with non-fat Greek yogurt, fresh berries, light whipped cream, sugar-free syrup, tea, or coffee. Making this dish is very easy as the instructions given are simple. The ingredients are almond flour, oat flour, pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar-free sweetener, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Store this cake in your refrigerator for five days. Preparing this cake is not difficult, as the instructions are simple.
STATS:
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
- Number of calories: 110 kcal
- Course: Dessert
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Servings: 8 slices
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Serving: 1 slice
- Diet: Weight Watchers
EQUIPMENT:
- Oven
- Baking paper
- 8-inch baking pan
- Measuring cups
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- One large egg
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup sugar-free sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- One tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Half tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We will utilize less almond flour to reduce fat and calories. It provides a little nutty taste to your cake. You may use oat flour instead, but your cake will be less rich.
OAT FLOUR:
- Oat flour makes your cake lighter and gives it fiber. Also, it maintains the heaviness of almond flour in your cake. You may blend oats to make oat flour at home.
PUMPKIN PUREE:
- Pumpkin puree keeps your cake moist and soft without adding extra oil. Also, it gives natural sweetness and taste to your cake. You may use mashed sweet potato as an alternative.
EGG & EGG WHITES:
- We will use egg whites to reduce fat in your cake and make it fluffy. You may use 2 whole eggs if you want a richer flavor in your cake.
SUGAR-FREE SWEETENER:
- This makes your cake low in calories and Weight Watchers-friendly. You may use sugar instead, but it will increase the points in your recipe.
UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE:
- Unsweetened applesauce makes your cake moist and fulfills the need for oil. It is the key component in your recipe to make your cake lighter. Crush a banana and use as another idea.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- It gives a warm taste and improves the sweetness in your cake.
BAKING POWDER & BAKING SODA:
- We will use them to make your cake soft. They help your cake to rise and give it a better shape.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm your oven to 180°C and make your baking pan greasy.
- We will mix egg, pumpkin puree, egg whites, applesauce, sweetener, and vanilla in a bowl.
- Then add almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, spices, salt, and baking soda to the mixture and mix to make your batter smooth.
- Now pour the batter into your pan and bake for 30 minutes.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
HOT DRINKS:
- Cinnamon Coffee
- Vanilla Latte
- Chai Tea
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Ginger Tea
COLD DRINKS:
- Iced Coffee
- Vanilla Iced Latte
- Apple Cider
- Iced Chai
- Cold Brew
FRUIT:
- Sliced Apples
- Fresh Pears
- Banana Slices
- Mixed Berries
- Orange Slices
TOPPINGS:
- Greek Yogurt
- Light Whipped Cream
- Pumpkin Yogurt
- Cinnamon Yogurt
- Sugar-Free Maple Drizzle
SIDES:
- Scrambled Eggs
- Turkey Sausage
- Fresh Fruit Salad
- Cottage Cheese
- Oatmeal
TIPS:
- Avoid overmixing the batter ingredients so you do not get heavy cake.
- Cool the cake completely then slice so the dessert set properly and give better results.
- Do not add pumpkin pie filling instead of pumpkin puree as it conains sugar and spices.
- Include properly measured almond flour so the cake does not become dense.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
Include the cooled cake in the container to store for 5 days.
FREEZER:
- Wrap the slices then put them in the box and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Is homemade pumpkin puree good to include in the recipe?
- Yes, you may add homemade pumpkin puree if it is thick and does not have extra moisture.
Can I prepare this cake for people who have a nut-allergy?
- This cake contains nut flour that is not suitable for people who have a nut-allergy.
How can I make this cake sweeter?
- You may add a small amount of sweetener as per your preference.
What makes this dessert dense?
- Overmixing the batter or including extra almond flour make the cake dense.
Can I include chocolate chips in this recipe?
- Yes, you may add a small amount of mini dark chocolate chips.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 110 kcal
Net carbs: 6 g
Total carbs: 10 grams
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 4 grams
Fat: 5 g
Iron: 1 gram
Calcium: 50 g
Sodium: 110 grams
Potassium: 140 g
Vitamin A: 4000 IU
WW Points: 2 points per serving