Weight Watchers Coconut Cake

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Weight Watchers Coconut Cake

This incredibly moist Weight Watchers Coconut Cake delivers all the rich, tropical flavor of a traditional dessert without the heavy calories. By using clever swaps like unsweetened coconut milk and fruit purée, it bakes up into a beautiful golden-brown delicacy that satisfies any sweet tooth completely guilt-free.

  • Prep time: 10 minutes

  • Cook time: 35–40 minutes

  • Servings: 10 slices

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ¾ cup zero-calorie granulated sweetener (such as monk fruit or erythritol)

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

  • ½ cup light, unsweetened coconut milk

  • 1 tsp coconut extract

  • 3 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 180°C. Lightly mist an oval glass baking dish or a standard cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.

  2. Mix Dry: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. Mix Wet: In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sweetener until light and fluffy. Whisk in the applesauce, light coconut milk, and coconut extract.

  4. Combine & Bake: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in 2 tablespoons of shredded coconut. Pour into the prepared dish, top with the remaining coconut, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes & Tips

  • The Applesauce Secret: Unsweetened applesauce keeps the cake incredibly tender and soft while cutting out nearly all the fat and calories of standard butter or oil.

  • Golden Topping: For an extra layer of flavor, toast your shredded coconut in a dry skillet for 1–2 minutes before adding it to the cake.

Health Benefit & Nutrition

  • Benefit: This recipe offers a high-satiety sweet option that fits seamlessly into your wellness goals. Replacing refined sugar and heavy fats with zero-calorie sweeteners and fruit purée helps prevent sudden blood sugar spikes.

Per Serving (1 Slice):

  • Calories: 95 kcal

  • Protein: 3g

  • Fat: 2g

  • Carbs: 16g

Q&A

Q: Can I use coconut flour instead of all-purpose flour?

A: No, coconut flour absorbs significantly more liquid than all-purpose flour and will make the cake overly dry and crumbly.

Q: How many WW points is a slice?

A: Depending on your specific plan settings, a slice typically ranges from 2 to 3 points thanks to the integrated zero-point ingredients.

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