WW Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake

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Make your WW Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake in 50 minutes. The calories from consuming this cake will be 180 kcal per serving. You will need some equipment to prepare your cake. The ingredients for making your WW Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake are decent in amount. They are also light for you to use. We will add grated carrots and crushed pineapple as the main flavor ingredients in your cake. You can also include frosting to make your cake taste better. Make your tasty cake for special events or birthdays. This cake will be great for a sweet treat as well.

STATS:

  • Total time: Fifty minutes
  • Cooking duration: Thirty-five minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Caloric count: 180 kcal
  • Preparation time: 15 min
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Portion size: 1 slice
  • Course: Dessert
  • Servings: Twelve slices

EQUIPMENT:

  • Measuring spoons
  • Baking pan
  • Grater
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • One cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup crushed and drained pineapple
  • Half cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • One-third cup honey
  • Quarter cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • Half tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • Quarter tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Quarter cup shredded coconut

INGREDIENT NOTES:

BAKING POWDER AND BAKING SODA:

  • These are important ingredients to add to your cake mix. Also, they will help in lifting the cake when it bakes in your oven.

CINNAMON AND NUTMEG:

  • Both of these ingredients will make the taste of your cake warm. Another idea for your use can be pumpkin spice.

SALT:

  • Including salt in your cake mix can make the flavor better.

UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE:

  • These ingredients will help make your cake moist. The WW points will also not rise too much from using this in your cake. Mash a banana and use that as an alternative in your cake.

SHREDDED COCONUT:

  • Add this to your cake to include texture and a crunchy bite. A different option for your use is walnuts.

HONEY:

  • Honey will make the taste of your cake sweet, and it is a better idea than sugar. Use the amount you prefer.

WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR:

  • Using whole wheat flour will give fiber to your dessert. Also, your cake will feel light from its use. You can use normal flour for substitution.

PINEAPPLE:

  • Pineapple will be one of the basic ingredients to use in your cake. You will get a tropical taste from using pineapple. Use canned pineapple for one more idea for your recipe.

CARROTS:

  • Carrots are also the main flavor in your cake. These will add fiber to your dessert and sweetness as well. Use frozen ones if you require another option for fresh ones.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm your oven to 180°C.
  2. Oil up your baking pan to make it greasy.
  3. Use one bowl to add the wet components of your cake.
  4. Take the second bowl to mix in the dry ingredients without the shredded coconut.
  5. Carefully mix both mixtures together to make a cake batter.
  6. Now comes the folding of shredded coconut into your mix.
  7. Add this batter to your greased baking pan.
  8. Spread the mix evenly in your pan.
  9. Baking time for your cake will be 35 minutes.
  10. Cool your dessert and enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Add low-fat whipped cream to your cake for decoration.
  • Serve your cake with pineapple pieces on top of your dessert.
  • You can spread cocoa powder to make your cake look appealing.
  • Drink tea with your tasty cake in the evening.
  • Slice your cake into small pieces to add them to snack containers.

TIPS:

  • Mix your cake batter in a decent amount so that it does not become dense.
  • Draining of your crushed pineapple is important to remove extra liquid.
  • Add fresh grated carrots to your cake batter to get the best texture.
  • Include your cake inside a tight box to avoid drying.
  • You can add toppings like walnuts for taste and crunch.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Add your cake inside a tight box to keep it for five days.

FREEZER:

  • Wrap your cake slices in foil to place them in a freezer box for two months.

FAQs:

How to remove gluten from my cake?

  • Use almond flour & gluten-free oat flour to remove gluten from your dessert.

Can I remove nuts from my cake?

  • Yes, you can skip the use of nuts, and your cake will still taste good.

How to prepare mini cupcakes from this recipe?

  • Use a mini muffin pan to bake for 20 minutes to make your mini cupcakes.

Can WW eat this cake?

  • Yes, Weight Watchers can eat this cake because the ingredients are lighter.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fiber: 3 grams

Calcium: 60 grams

Protein: 4 grams

Vitamin A: 8350 IU

Potassium: 220 grams

Calories: 180 grams

Net carbs: 28 grams

Iron: 1.5 grams

Sodium: 120 grams

Total carbs: 30 grams

WW Points: Five Points