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Chocolate Pudding Cake

A rich pool of fudge sauce works its way to the bottom of this decadent-tasting cake as it bakes. This dessert is best when served warm but is excellent even at room temperature.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 24, 1 square per serving

Ingredients

Cooking spray

Cake

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Pudding

2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch metal baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

    Step 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in the milk, applesauce, and vanilla, blending thoroughly. Pour into the baking pan, spreading evenly.

    Step 3

    In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding ingredients until the brown sugar and cocoa powder are dissolved. Pour carefully over the batter. (The pudding layer will be thin and runny.)

    Step 4

    Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is firm to the touch. (A toothpick inserted in the center of the cake won’t be an accurate test for doneness.) Let the cake stand for 15 minutes before cutting. Serve the cake topped with the sauce, or pool the sauce on plates and top with the cake. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers for up to seven days, or wrap tightly and freeze for up to two months.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per Serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 160

    Step 7

    Total Fat: 0.5g

    Step 8

    Saturated: 0.0g

    Step 9

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Monounsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 100mg

    Step 14

    Carbohydrates: 37g

    Step 15

    Fiber: 1g

    Step 16

    Sugars: 27g

    Step 17

    Protein: 2g

    Step 18

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 19

    2 1/2 carbohydrate

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