Low Fat Hot Fudge Spoon Cake
Indulge in the decadent yet guilt-free pleasure of Low Fat Hot Fudge Spoon Cake, a dessert that satisfies your chocolate cravings while keeping things lighter. This magical, self-saucing cake transforms right in the oven, with a rich, velvety fudge layer forming beneath a tender, chocolaty cake. Made with pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa, non-fat milk, and brown sugar, this recipe is simple to whip up in just 15 minutes of prep time. The star of the show? A surprising pour of boiling water over the batter that creates the luscious sauce as it bakes. Perfect for serving warm straight from the dish, this low-fat dessert option is ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings. Each bite is a blissful combination of airy cake and gooey fudge, proving you don’t need to sacrifice flavor to keep it light.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Non-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup Boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder (2 tablespoons from the 1/4 cup), baking powder, and salt.
Add the milk and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until a thick batter forms. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the remaining cocoa powder (2 tablespoons) and brown sugar. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
Carefully pour the boiling water over the entire surface of the batter. Do NOT stir—this will create the fudge sauce layer as the cake bakes.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top of the cake is set but still slightly soft.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm, scooping portions with a spoon to make sure you get both the cake and the fudge sauce in every serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 9.6 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1570 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 387.3 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 255.0 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 321 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1366 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
