Don’t be put off by the unusual directions to this
incredibly rich tasting dessert. Serve with vanilla yogurt or ice cream for a real treat!
Ingredients
Group 1 Ingredients:
1 cup (225g) flour
1/2 tsp (2g) salt
3/4 cup (150g) sugar
2 tsp (8g) baking powder
2 Tbsp (30g) cocoa powder
2 Tbsp (30mL) vegetable oil
1 tsp (5mL) vanilla extract
1/2 cup (100mL) non-fat milk
Group 2 Ingredients:
1/2 cup (100g) white sugar
1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
6 Tbsp (85g) cocoa powder
Also:
non-fat cooking spray and 1 cup (240mL) boiling water
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (176.6°C). Spray a 9-inch square
(23x23cm) pan with cooking spray. In a medium-sized bowl, combine group 1 ingredients and stir
well. Pour into sprayed pan. In another bowl, combine group 2 ingredients and mix well.
Sprinkle this mixture over the uncooked batter in the pan. Pour the boiling water gently over
the top. Bake for 45 minutes. The cake will rise to the top and there will be a rich chocolate
sauce on the bottom of the pan. Serve hot or warm with a dollop of ice cream or vanilla
yogurt.
Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 276
Protein: 5g
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Sodium: 238mg
Cholesterol: trace
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