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Skinny Pineapple Cake

Skinny Pineapple Cake

This Skinny Pineapple Cake is a light, fluffy dessert perfect for any occasion, featuring fresh pineapple and a touch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup pineapple, crushed and drained fresh or canned
  • 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 2 large egg whites room temperature
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  • In another bowl, combine crushed pineapple, Greek yogurt, egg whites, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  • Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

For a moister cake, you can add a tablespoon of pineapple juice to the batter. Serve chilled or at room temperature.