If your sweet tooth is gently reminding you it’s time for dessert, why not try a new recipe that is guaranteed to be a great bit hit with the entire family? Perfect for a Memorial Day picnic, Fourth of July barbecue, Labor Day parade or Christmas get-together, this delightfully refreshing low-fat cake is not only delicious, it is extraordinarily simple to make. In fact, you need just two ingredients to make the entire cake!
While some low-fat and low-calorie desserts may not tickle the taste-buds, this tasty low-fat pineapple angel food cake recipe is light and airy and is a sweet treat to eat! At about 150 calories per slice, this cake is so moist, it nearly melts-in-your mouth!
Simply Divine Low-Fat Pineapple Angel Food Cake Recipe
- 1 box of Angel Food low-fat or one-step cake mix
- 20-ounce can crushed pineapple in 100 percent pineapple juice
How to Make a Simply Divine Low-Fat Pineapple Angel Food Cake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Use a 9 x 13 glass or metal pan. A springform or cupcake pan can also be used.
- Combine the dry angel food cake mix with entire can of pineapple in a large mixing bowl. Use all the juice. For a smoother consistency, pineapple can also be pureed. Do not add oil or water. Do not use pineapple in heavy syrup as it will add calories to this recipe.
- Mix until all ingredients are well moistened.
- Pour mixture into pan and bake according to directions on the box or until top is lightly brown. A toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake will come out clean when the cake is done.
- Cool completely.
- Serve plain or top with tropical low-fat frosting.
Low-Fat Angel Food Cake Tropical Frosting (optional)
Although this angel food cake is so moist it does not require any frosting, this colorful and refreshing tropical topping makes the perfect addition to this low-fat dessert.
Low-Fat Angel Food Cake Tropical Frosting Recipe
- 1 container fat-free whipped topping
- Small can crushed pineapple, drained
- Fresh fruit – sliced strawberries, fresh cherries, raspberries, bananas, grapes
- Coconut to taste
Directions:
- Mix whipped topping and drained pineapple in bowl. Add coconut to taste.
- Spread low-fat frosting mixture over cooled cake.
- Cover or garnish with fresh fruit and serve.
- Refrigerate any leftovers. Serves 12.
Fancy Fruit Dessert Pizza is another colorful and tasty dessert recipe perfect for any season or any reason, but has more calories than this delicious low-fat angel food cake. Whether or not you are counting your calories and watching your fat intake, this guilt-free, lovely dessert is a must-have for any occasion. But fair warning – it is addictive. This simple-to-make pineapple angel food cake not only looks and tastes wonderful, it smells divine when baking in the oven.
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