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.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder (2 tablespoons from the 1/4 cup), baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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

Serving size	(803.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1593.8

Total Fat 9.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 2.5mg	0%
Sodium 1569.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 387.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g	0%
Total Sugars 255.0g
Protein 28.6g	0%

Vitamin D 50IU	0%
Calcium 320.8mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 1366.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.9%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 88.5%