Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Lightly spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch metal baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  • Whisk in the milk, applesauce, and vanilla, blending thoroughly.
  • Pour into the baking pan, spreading evenly.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding ingredients until the brown sugar and cocoa powder are dissolved.
  • Pour carefully over the batter.
  • (The pudding layer will be thin and runny.)
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is firm to the touch.
  • (A toothpick inserted in the center of the cake wont be an accurate test for doneness.)
  • Let the cake stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
  • Serve the cake topped with the sauce, or pool the sauce on plates and top with the cake.
  • Cover and refrigerate any leftovers for up to seven days, or wrap tightly and freeze for up to two months.
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated: 0.0g
  • Trans: 0.0g
  • Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
  • Monounsaturated: 0.0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 27g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Dietary Exchanges
  • 2 1/2 carbohydrate