๐Ÿฅฅ Light Coconut Cream Poke Cake (WW-Friendly Version)

๐ŸŽฏ Smart WW Focus

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


โœณ๏ธ 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 ยพ cup egg substitute)
  • ยพ cup unsweetened almond milk (instead of whole milk)
  • 1 tsp coconut extract
  • ยผ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

For the Coconut Soak:

  • 1 can (14 oz) lite coconut milk (or 1โ…“ cups)
  • ยฝ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ยผ cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk substitute
    (e.g., mix ยผ 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)
  • ยผ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted

๐Ÿง Instructions (WW-Friendly Method)

๐Ÿฅ„ Step 1: Bake the Lightened Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Spray a 9×13โ€ 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 ยผ cup unsweetened shredded coconut.
  4. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 28โ€“32 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let cool for 10 minutes.

๐Ÿฅฅ 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 1โ€“2 hours to absorb the liquid.

๐Ÿง 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.

๐Ÿงฎ Nutrition (Per Slice โ€“ 12 Servings)

NutrientAmount
Calories120โ€“140
Fat2g
Saturated Fat1g
Carbohydrates18โ€“20g
Sugar3โ€“5g
Protein2โ€“3g
Fiber2g
Sodium190mg
WW Points2โ€“4