🥥 Light Coconut Cream Poke Cake (WW-Friendly Version)

🎯 Smart WW Focus

This version targets 2–4 WW SmartPoints per slice (on most plans), depending on serving size and exact brand selections.

✳️ WW-Friendly Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 box sugar-free white cake mix (like Pillsbury Sugar-Free White)
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (instead of oil)
  • 3 large egg whites (or ¾ cup egg substitute)
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (instead of whole milk)
  • 1 tsp coconut extract
  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

For the Coconut Soak:

  • 1 can (14 oz) lite coconut milk (or 1⅓ cups)
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk substitute
    (e.g., mix ¼ cup fat-free evaporated milk + 2 tbsp Swerve or Stevia)

For the Topping:

  • 1 tub (8 oz) fat-free whipped topping (like Cool Whip Free)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted

🧁 Instructions (WW-Friendly Method)

🥄 Step 1: Bake the Lightened Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13” pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sugar-free cake mix, egg whites, almond milk, applesauce, and coconut extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. Fold in ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut.
  4. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 28–32 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let cool for 10 minutes.

🥥 Step 2: Add Coconut Soak

  1. Whisk together lite coconut milk, almond milk, and the lightened sweetened condensed milk blend.
  2. Use a skewer or fork to poke holes all over the cooled cake.
  3. Slowly pour the coconut mixture over the entire cake surface.
  4. Chill in the fridge for 1–2 hours to absorb the liquid.

🍧 Step 3: Light Topping

  1. Once soaked and cooled, spread a tub of fat-free whipped topping over the cake.
  2. Sprinkle with toasted unsweetened shredded coconut.
  3. Refrigerate for another hour or until ready to serve.

🧮 Nutrition (Per Slice – 12 Servings)

NutrientAmount
Calories120–140
Fat2g
Saturated Fat1g
Carbohydrates18–20g
Sugar3–5g
Protein2–3g
Fiber2g
Sodium190mg
WW Points2–4