Spice Island Chocolate Pudding Cake 3 Points
Indulge in the rich, spiced decadence of the Spice Island Chocolate Pudding Cake, a delightful dessert that’s as easy to make as it is to devour—all for just 3 points per serving. This unique cake features a velvety chocolate base with warming hints of cinnamon and ginger, while a magical self-saucing pudding layer forms beneath as it bakes. Made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and fat-free milk, this dessert balances indulgence with healthier options. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pan treat is perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it warm, topped with a drizzle of the silky pudding and a dollop of whipped cream for a luscious finish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.5 cup fat-free milk
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
- 1.25 cups boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger until well combined.
In another bowl, mix together the milk, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract. Pour these wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth batter is formed.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
Slowly pour the boiling water over the top of the batter. Do not stir. The water will sink through the batter and combine with the cocoa topping to form the pudding layer as it bakes.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the cake is set on top. The pudding layer will be bubbling beneath the surface.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm, spooning the pudding from the bottom over the cake. Optionally, top with a dollop of fat-free whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1572 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 322.1 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 821 mg | 17% | |
*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.
