MICROWAVE HOT FUDGE SUNDAE CAKE

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"I hope you'll enjoy this fudgy cake as much as our family does," says Florence Beer of Houlton, Wisconsin. "It's a snap to make in the microwave. My husband has to watch his cholesterol, but he doesn't feel deprived when I serve this."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup baking cocoa, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup packed brown sugar
1-3/4 cups boiling water
10 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

In an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, oil and vanilla until combined. Fold in nuts. Combine brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle over batter., Pour boiling water over batter (do not stir). Microwave, uncovered, on high for 7-8 minutes or until top of cake springs back when lightly touched. Serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.