WW Pistachio Pineapple Cake

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The WW Pistachio Pineapple Cake is a great dessert option. This cake contains low calories and low WW points, which makes it a great choice. There is only a certain amount of equipment for this dessert. The WW Pistachio Pineapple Cake also contains very few ingredients. Prepare this amazing cake in only 40 minutes. Weight Watchers will not feel guilty of having this cake at all. This cake is actually lighter than the classic ones. It will come out as fluffy and sweet. The instruction steps for this cake recipe are actually simple and understandable. Pineapple naturally provides moisture to the dessert. Make this amazing cake for events, occasions, parties, gatherings, birthdays, celebrations, or as a sweet treat after your meals.

STATS:

  • Prep time: Ten minutes
  • Cook duration: 30 minutes
  • Portion size: 1 slice
  • Total time: 40 minutes
  • Course: Dessert
  • Caloric count: 120 kcal
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 12 slices
  • Cuisine: American

EQUIPMENT:

  • Cooling rack
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking pan (9×13-inch)
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cups

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 box of cake mix (angel food)
  • One can of pineapple in juice (crushed)
  • 1 box of sugar-free pistachio instant pudding mix

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CAKE MIX:

  • This specific product is actually okay for Weight Watchers to consume, as it is low in fat and can make the overall dessert lighter. For an alternative, try the use of vanilla cake mix (low-fat), but this product can raise your points in your WW plan.

SUGAR-FREE PISTACHIO PUDDING MIX:

  • This is basically one of the main flavors in this cake, and it also provides the classic green color to the dessert. Softness also comes along when we include this ingredient in the cake. For the Weight Watchers recipe, we will be using the sugar-free one so that the caloric count and WW points do not increase much. If you cannot find the pistachio one, try using sugar-free vanilla pudding in its place.

CRUSHED PINEAPPLE:

  • Another main ingredient and flavor is the pineapple. This fruit is naturally sweet, and it will also give the cake moisture. You will not need to use any heavy butter or oil for this Weight Watchers recipe. A really nice fruit flavor comes along with the use of this ingredient. You can also try using crushed peaches or mango in juice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm your oven to 180°C.
  2. Use the spray to spread over the baking pan.
  3. Take a bowl to put in the cake mix & also mix in the pistachio pudding mix.
  4. Then comes the addition of pineapple (crushed) with juice.
  5. Start mixing the complete mix to create a smooth batter.
  6. Transfer it into the baking pan and spread it equally.
  7. Baking time for this dessert is only 30 minutes.
  8. Then remove it and cool down.
  9. Now your delicious cake is ready for you to slice and enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • You can refrigerate this dessert to create a better taste.
  • For a topping idea, try putting some fat-free whipped topping over the cake for a nice look.
  • To give the cake a fancy look, try crushing some pistachios and spreading them on top.
  • Another idea for topping this cake with can be pieces of fresh pineapple.
  • Have this cake along with some tea.

TIPS:

  • Be sure not to exclude the juice from the crushed pineapples.
  • Do not mix the cake batter roughly.
  • Be sure to wait for some time after baking so that it cools down.
  • You can consider the refrigeration to improve the consistency of the dessert.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • 5 days is the time limit for the storage of this dessert inside a tight box.

FREEZER:

  • Wrap the pieces of the dessert separately and keep them for only 2 months.

FAQs:

Is it fine to remove the addition of pudding mix?

  • If you skip the addition of pudding mix, the nuttiness in the dessert will not become prominent.

Will the cake come out too sweet?

  • The sweetness level of this dessert will be slight and not too strong.

Will fresh pineapple work okay for this recipe?

  • We used the canned one because the batter mixes well with the juice.

Can beginners make this cake with ease?

  • Yes, there will be no issue for beginners to try out this dessert recipe.

Will it be fine to prepare this dessert beforehand?

  • You can easily make this cake ahead of time, and a fun fact: the taste will improve this way.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Weight Watcher Points: 3 points

Vitamin A: 120 IU

Calories: 120 kcal

Net carbs: 22 grams

Iron: 0.8 g

Total carbs: 24 grams

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 60 grams

Protein: 3 g

Sodium: 280 grams

Potassium: 110 g