WW-Style Peach Coffee Cake Recipe
This lighter peach coffee cake keeps the classic buttery crumb and cinnamon flavor, but trims down the fat and sugar for a more Weight Watchers–friendly version.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ⅓ cup granulated sweetener or sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp light butter, melted
- 2 cups diced fresh peaches (about 2 medium peaches)
For the Crumb Topping
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp light butter, softened
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans (optional)
Optional Glaze
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk
Equipment
- 8×8-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk/spatula
Instructions
1. Prep the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly coat an 8×8 pan with cooking spray.
2. Make the Crumb Topping
In a small bowl combine:
- flour
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- butter
- pecans
Mix with a fork until crumbly. Refrigerate while preparing batter.
3. Prepare the Batter
In a medium bowl whisk together:
- flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- cinnamon
In another large bowl mix:
- egg
- Greek yogurt
- applesauce
- sugars
- vanilla
- melted butter
Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Fold in peaches gently.
4. Assemble
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
- Sprinkle crumb topping over batter.
5. Bake
Bake for 32–38 minutes until:
- top is golden,
- center is set,
- toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Cool for at least 20 minutes.
6. Add Optional Glaze
Mix powdered sugar with milk and drizzle lightly over cooled cake.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with:
- coffee,
- chai,
- or vanilla Greek yogurt.
WW-Friendly Tips
- Use monk fruit sweetener or erythritol blend to reduce points.
- Skip glaze for lower calories.
- Use peaches packed in juice if fresh peaches aren’t available.
- Replace pecans with oats for a lighter topping.
Estimated Nutrition (Per Slice, 9 slices)
Approximate:
- 160–190 calories
- 5g fat
- 25g carbs
- 5g protein
