Sunshine Cake Recipe

Delight your loved ones with this light and fluffy Sunshine Cake! Perfect for birthdays or any special occasion, this low-fat recipe is surprisingly decadent and only 4 WW points per serving. Get ready to bask in the sunshine of flavor!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 479.3 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for Sunshine Cake

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How to Make Sunshine Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients: [See ingredient list for measurements]. Mix until just combined.
  3. Beat the batter with an electric mixer for 2 minutes on medium speed.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  6. While the cake cools, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine [See ingredient list for measurements] cool whip, pudding mix, and pineapple. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  7. Once the cake is completely cool, frost generously and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

7g

Carbs

33g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sunshine Cake?

Sunshine Cake takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sunshine Cake?

Sunshine Cake has approximately 479.3 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sunshine Cake?

The key ingredients for Sunshine Cake are Reduced Fat Yellow Cake Mix, Unsweetened Applesauce, Egg Substitute, Mandarin Oranges In Juice, Fat Free Cool Whip, Sugar Free Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix. See the full list with measurements above.

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