If you’re craving something warm, fragrant, and sweet—but want to keep things light—this Weight Watchers Spice Cake is the perfect solution. Packed with bold spices like cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves, it delivers that cozy, nostalgic flavor of autumn without the heavy calorie count. We’ve lightened things up by using a blend of soy flour and all-purpose flour, reduced the butter, and skipped traditional sugar in favor of a smart sugar substitute. The result is a beautifully moist, subtly spiced cake that fits your healthy eating goals without sacrificing taste. Whether you’re on a wellness journey or just looking for a guilt-free dessert to share, this cake is sure to become a go-to favorite.
Servings: 9
Calories per serving: ~190
WW Points (est.): 3–4
Fat: ~10g
Protein: ~7g
Fiber: ~2g
Ingredients:
- 6 eggs
- 45g (about 1/3 cup) soy flour
- 30g (about 1/4 cup) all-purpose flour (for improved texture)
- 110g (4oz) granular sugar substitute (one option: Lakanto Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener)
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 90g (3oz) unsalted butter, melted and cooled (reduced from 120g)
- 60ml (2 fl oz) water
- 1 tsp baking powder (optional, for extra lift)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), Gas Mark 4.
- Grease a 23-cm (9-inch) square baking tin.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs for about 5 minutes, until they form thick ribbons when lifted with the beaters.
- In another bowl, whisk together the soy flour, all-purpose flour, sugar substitute, spices, and baking powder.
- Stir in the cooled melted butter and water until smooth.
- Gently fold one-third of the whipped eggs into the spice mixture to lighten it.
- Carefully fold in the remaining eggs in two additions to maintain as much volume as possible.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a metal skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly, then cut into 9 squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
