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Pinacolada Cake: Low calorie Healthier Cake

Indulge in this light and tropical Pina Colada Cake, a guilt-free dessert with only 190 calories per slice. Featuring a fluffy sponge cake soaked in coconut punch, topped with a refreshing pineapple jello layer, and finished with a creamy yogurt topping, this cake is a healthy treat perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Refrigeration 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 190 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge Cake:

  • 4 whole eggs
  • ⅓ cup sugar 70g
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour 60g
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp coconut extract
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened coconut flakes 20g

For the Coconut Punch:

  • 1 oz water 28g
  • 1 oz Malibu coconut rum
  • 1 oz coconut milk

For the Pineapple Jello:

  • ½ fresh pineapple
  • 1 package 13g sugar-free pineapple jello
  • ½ cup hot water to dissolve jello
  • ½ cup cold water

For the Yogurt Cream:

  • 10 oz 280g Greek yogurt (5% fat, like Fage)
  • 6 oz 170g heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar 28g
  • ½ tsp coconut extract
  • 2 tsp gelatin 8g
  • 1-2 oz hot water 28g-56g to dissolve gelatin

Instructions
 

  • Make Sponge Cake: Whisk eggs, sugar, and coconut extract. Fold in flour, baking powder, and coconut flakes. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25-30 minutes. Cool.
  • Prepare Jello: Cook pineapple, blend, and mix with sugar-free pineapple jello. Refrigerate until thickened.
  • Make Coconut Punch: Mix water, Malibu rum, and coconut milk. Pour over cooled cake.
  • Layer Jello: Spread pineapple jello over soaked cake. Refrigerate until set.
  • Prepare Yogurt Cream: Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Mix with Greek yogurt, whipped cream, powdered sugar, and coconut extract. Fold together.
  • Assemble Cake: Spread yogurt cream over the jello layer. Refrigerate until fully set. Enjoy!
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