WW Veggie Cake

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The WW Veggie Cake is a unique cake to prepare that will give you a savory meal or snack. This cake can be a fun twist on the sweet ones that you can easily make and eat for family gatherings, dinners, and lunches. Also, making the WW Veggie Cake is a good option for events or any occasion as well. You can make this cake in only 50 minutes with ease. The ingredients for this meal are not too much in quantity. Making this recipe is also very simple for you, as the steps are easy. The vegetables we will use are onion, carrot, and zucchini. Also, all the other ingredients that you will add are lighter. Using the lighter items will not make you feel very heavy as well.

STATS:

  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Serving: 6 slices
  • Cuisine: American
  • Cook duration: 35 minutes
  • Course: Main or snack
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Caloric count: 120 kcal
  • Total time: Fifty minutes
  • Portion size: 1 slice

EQUIPMENT:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven
  • Cake pan
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Grater

INGREDIENTS:

  • Half tsp salt
  • One cup grated zucchini
  • Half cup grated carrot
  • Quarter cup chopped onion
  • Half tsp black pepper
  • Two large eggs
  • Half cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • Cooking spray
  • Half cup whole wheat flour
  • One tsp baking powder
  • Half tsp garlic powder

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ZUCCHINI:

  • Naturally, your cake will become softer if you make use of grated zucchini. Adding zucchini will not increase the calories in your diet as well. Pumpkin can also be an option for your consideration here.

CARROT:

  • These will make your cake sweeter as well as give it a nice-looking color. Another idea that you can consider is sweet potato.

ONION:

  • This is also the vegetable we will use in the cake for a taste boost, as well as a crunchy bite. Spring onions are also an option for your use.

EGGS:

  • The shape of your cake will form because of eggs, as they will keep the cake from breaking. If you need another option, try using egg whites.

WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR:

  • This will be the basic product to make the shape of your cake. Whole wheat one will give you fiber and keep you satisfied as well. Oat flour is a substitute idea for you to use.

LOW-FAT COTTAGE CHEESE:

  • We will use the low-fat cottage cheese since this is a dessert for Weight Watchers. It will give your savory cake a creamy feeling as well as moisture. Another thing that you can use is low-fat Greek yogurt.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm your oven to 180°C.
  2. Use the cooking spray in a small amount over the cake pan.
  3. Take a bowl to mix in the onion, carrot, and zucchini.
  4. Then comes the low-fat cottage cheese and eggs.
  5. Mix the batter properly.
  6. Now add in the dry components for the cake.
  7. After you are done combining everything in the bowl, transfer it to the cake pan.
  8. Baking duration for this will be 35 minutes only.
  9. Rest it first for some time and then cut it up to eat this tasty veggie cake.
  10. SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
  11. Taking this cake somewhere inside your lunchbox will be a great choice.
  12. This cake will be a great choice for eating with a salad.
  13. Make some tomato soup and eat the veggie cake with it for a good combo.
  14. Take some low-fat yogurt dip and eat the veggie cake with it.
  15. When you eat this veggie cake in warm form, it will taste good.

TIPS:

  • You can always add some parchment to the cake pan to take the cake out with ease.
  • Removing any extra liquid from the zucchini is important for your cake to have a good texture.
  • You need to be sure that you mix the batter for an appropriate amount only.
  • Using some parsley in the cake will give you a good taste and a fresh feeling as well.
  • Resting the cake is important before slicing it.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Utilize a closed vessel to keep the veggie cake for no more than four days.

FREEZER:

  • Cut the cake into separate pieces and keep them in the freezer for only one month.

FAQs:

Can I make it and then keep it for later use?

  • If you are talking about meal prep, then yes, this cake will be a good option for that.

I enjoy more veggies in my cake. What can I include?

  • Spinach or maybe bell peppers can be good choices for that.

Will the kids be able to eat this cake with comfort?

  • Kids can have this veggie cake without any problems, as the taste is mild.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Weight Watcher Points: Three points

Fat: 3 g

Iron: 1.5 grams

Net carbs: 12 grams

Protein: 9 grams

Sodium: 320 grams

Total carbs: 15 g

Potassium: 280 g

Calcium: 90 g

Calories: 120 kcal

Fiber: 3 grams

Vitamin A: 2,800 IU