WW Raspberry Jam Sponge Cake

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The WW Raspberry Jam Sponge Cake is an amazing dessert for Weight Watchers, as it is prepared with WW-friendly items. The duration to prepare this cake is only forty-five minutes. Weight Watchers will not have any guilty feelings about eating delicious cake. When we normally prepare a usual sponge cake, it has more fats and calories, but this version can provide you with a lighter cake. Low-sugar raspberry jam will be the basic flavor in this dessert. Make this dessert easily for gatherings, celebrations, events, occasions, birthdays, or just a sweet treat.

STATS:

  • Prep duration: Fifteen minutes
  • Cook duration: Thirty minutes
  • Total duration: 45 minutes
  • Portion size: 1 slice
  • Serving: 8 slices
  • Course: Dessert
  • Number of calories: 160 kcal
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cuisine: British

EQUIPMENT:

  • Cooling rack
  • Rubber spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Round cake pan (8 inches)
  • Measuring spoons & cups
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowl

INGREDIENTS:

  • ¾ cup self-raising flour
  • ½ cup granulated sweetener
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (fat-free)
  • Quarter cup raspberry jam (low-sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons skim milk
  • Half tsp baking powder

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SELF-RISING FLOUR:

  • For making this cake, this self-rising flour will work best since you do not need yeast for activation. This flour will easily lift the cake and make it soft. If you need to use a substitute, you may use a mix of 1 tsp of baking powder + all-purpose flour.

GRANULATED SWEETENER:

  • We use a sweetener rather than sugar, which helps in keeping the WW points lower. The cake still has a sweet taste from its addition. For substitution, there is an option for sugar, but notice the rise in WW points with its use.

EGGS:

  • Eggs do not include any fat in the cake, and they keep the dessert moist as well. Eggs also help in maintaining the shape of the cake when it bakes. Do not omit the use of eggs for this specific recipe version.

FAT-FREE GREEK YOGURT:

  • You do not need to include heavy butter to keep the cake soft. Rather, we will be using Greek yogurt with no fat, which is a great idea for a Weight Watchers recipe. Another option can include low-fat plain yogurt.

LOW-SUGAR RASPBERRY JAM:

  • This is the main flavor in this cake, but we use the lighter version of it to keep the points lower. It will provide a slightly sweet taste to the dessert. Other ideas to use for this can be jams of other fruits, like blueberry or strawberry.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

  • It can control the extra amount of sweet taste and make the overall taste of the cake better than before.

SKIM MILK:

  • Skim milk is useful in making the batter of the cake smoother. For an alternative, use any kind of low-fat milk in this recipe.

BAKING POWDER:

  • Baking powder keeps the cake lighter and causes the cake to rise even better.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm your oven and set it to 180°C.
  2. Take the cake pan and place the parchment paper in it accordingly.
  3. Use a bowl to make the mixture of sweetener and eggs by whisking.
  4. After the mixture turns pale, add vanilla, milk, and yogurt.
  5. Mix everything thoroughly, and then start putting in flour and baking powder.
  6. Fold the complete mixture gradually and then put it in the pan.
  7. Use the jam to spread over the cake mix. Then mix it while softly swirling inside the batter.
  8. Baking duration for this dessert is 30 minutes.
  9. Cool the cake using a cooling rack, and then cut it and enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • You can slice some raspberries and decorate them on top of the cake to complete the look.
  • Take some powdered sweetener and sprinkle it over the cake, or separate slices for presentation.
  • This cake will go well with tea time with family.

TIPS:

  • The cake batter does not need too much mixing; keep the mixing decent.
  • When using eggs for the batter, be sure they are not cold.
  • Be sure to wait for the cake to cool on the cooling rack so that the slices can turn out neat and clean.
  • When the cake is baking, you can use a toothpick to see if it is properly baked or not.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • You need to keep the cake inside a sealed box for no more than 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • To freeze this cake, wrap separate slices and place them for only 2 months.

FAQs:

What happens if I utilize normal sugar for this cake?

  • Regular sugar will increase the amount of WW points in your diet plan.

Will the cake turn out to be very sweet after it bakes?

  • The flavor of this dessert will not be too strong.

Won’t it be necessary to place frosting on top of this cake?

  • This recipe works fine without frosting; the cake is still very tasty.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

WW Points: 4 points

Sodium: 180 grams

Potassium: 190 g

Calcium: 80 grams

Iron: 1.5 g

Vitamin A: 120 IU

Calories: 160 kcal

Total carbs: 26 g

Net carbs: 22 grams

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 6 grams

Fat: 2 g