HEALTHY HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE

Healthy Hot Fudge Pudding Cake image

My mom used to make a cake like this when I was younger. Being a dietitian I love to come up with ways to lighten a recipe, so I made some healthy changes. This version is as good as, if not better than, the original.&emdash;Jackie Termont, Elkhart, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar, divided
3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup baking cocoa, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup prune baby food
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups boiling water

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the milk, baby food and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Spread into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray., Combine brown sugar with remaining sugar and cocoa; sprinkle over the batter. Carefully pour water over the top (do not stir). Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until top is set and edges pull away from sides of dish. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.