WW Grinch Poke Cake

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WW Grinch Poke Cake is a light dessert that is perfect for the Christmas festival. It contains white cake mix, diet lemon-lime soda, egg whites, green food gel color, strawberry gelatin, cold water, vanilla pudding, skim milk, whipped topping, red food color, and red & green sprinkles. These items are very simple, and we can get them easily from any supermarket. This cake has milk and whipped topping, so it is not good for a dairy-free diet. Utilize the vegan items to make it safe for them. This cake has 150 kcal and 4 WW points, which is perfect for this diet. This cake stores nicely, so we can easily make it in advance. Serve this WW Grinch Poke Cake with cookies, brownies, and fruits.

STATS:

  • WW Points: 4 points
  • Prep time: 20 minutes
  • Serving size: 1
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 3 hours, 50 minutes
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Course: Dessert
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cook time: 30 minutes
  • Serving: 18

EQUIPMENT:

  • Baking pan
  • Big mixing vessel
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon
  • Medium mixing vessel
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Measuring spoons

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE CAKE:

  • One box sugar-free white cake mix
  • 12 ounces diet lemon-lime soda
  • 2 large egg whites
  • Neon green gel food coloring

RED FILLING:

  • Half cup cold water
  • One box sugar-free strawberry
  • 1 cup boiling water

TOPPING:

  • One box instant vanilla pudding mix — sugar-free, fat-free
  • 1 & ½ cups cold fat-free skim milk
  • 4 ounces light whipped topping
  • Red gel food coloring

DECORATION:

  • 2 tbsp. red heart sprinkles
  • 1 tbsp. green sprinkles

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SUGAR-FREE CAKE MIX:

  • We have to utilize the sugar-free white cake mix to make the foundation of this cake. It will help to make the cake light and maintain the calories and WW points in one serving.

SUGAR-FREE VANILLA PUDDING:

  • Include the pudding mix to make the creamy topping, and it will add a delicious sweet taste to the cake.

FAT-FREE SKIM MILK:

  • Add the cold fat-free skim milk to make the pudding mixture. It will help to provide the creamy and smooth texture of the pudding. Utilize the vegan milk instead to make it dairy-free.

LIGHT WHIPPED TOPPING:

  • Add the light whipped topping to prepare the fluffy vanilla pudding. We have to be sure that it is properly defrosted, then mix it.

INSTRUCTIONS:

CAKE:

  1. First, warm the oven at 350° F then apply the oil lightly on the baking pan.
  2. Add the sugar-free cake mix, diet lemon-lime soda, and egg whites to the big mixing vessel and beat them until it gets smooth.
  3. Then include the neon green gel food color and mix to make till it gets bright green.
  4. Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or till the toothpicks come out clean, then cool it for around fifteen minutes.
  5. When it gets cool, then utilize the handle of wooden spoon to poke the holes in it equally in all the cake.

GELATIN FILING:

  1. Now add the gelatin to the medium vessel, then add the boiling water to it and mix till it dissolves well, then add the cold water and mix properly.
  2. Add the gelatin slowly to the cake till all the holes are filled properly, then put in the fridge for 2 hours.

TOPPING & DECORATE:

  1. Include the vanilla pudding and cold skim milk in the mixing vessel and whisk for 2 minutes till the mixture gets thick.
  2. Then include some drops of red food color then mix the light whipped topping in it.
  3. Now add the prepared pudding & whipped topping equally on the chilled cake and spread it with a rubber spatula.
  4. Then add the green & heart sprinkles on it and put it in the fridge for 30 to 60 minutes, then make equal slices and serve the cake.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRUITS:

  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Raspberries

DRINKS:

  • Hot Coffee
  • Green Tea
  • Hot Chocolate

DESSERT SIDES:

  • Sugar-Free Cookies
  • Fresh Fruit Salad
  • Mini Meringues

HOLIDAY TREATS:

  • Christmas Brownies
  • Sugar-Free Fudge
  • Peppermint Cookies

TIPS:

  • Properly cool the cake, then poke the holes so it doesn’t break.
  • Utilize the wooden spoon handle to prepare the equal-sized holes.
  • Add the gelatin slowly so it enters the holes nicely.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Wrap the cake in plastic, then put it in a closed box, and store it for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Make the slices, then wrap them, put them in the box, and store for one month.

FAQs:

Will I prepare the cake in advance?

  • Yes, we would prepare the cake in advance and store it in the fridge till required and include the sprinkle then serve.

Can I utilize any other pudding mix flavor?

  • Yes, we would easily utilize the sugar-free cheesecake or white chocolate pudding mix to add a slightly different taste.

Would we add the regular gelatin instead?

  • Yes, we would easily utilize the regular gelatin, but it will lead to an increase in the WW points & calories instead.

Why is it required to chill this cake?

  • We add the gelatin and pudding topping, which is required to set in the fridge to maintain its texture.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

WW Points: 4 points

Serving size: 1

Iron: 0.5 mg

Total carbs: 29 g

Calories: 145 kcal

Vitamin A: 15 mcg

Fiber: 1 g

Net carbs: 27 g

Calcium: 35 mg

Servings: 18

Protein: 3 g

Sodium: 270 mg

Potassium: 45 mg