Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar substitute (such as erythritol or stevia)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Sugar-free marshmallows for topping (optional)
- Sugar-free chocolate sauce for drizzling (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar substitute, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Add the applesauce, almond milk, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, top the cake with sugar-free marshmallows if desired, then return it to the oven under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until the marshmallows are lightly toasted.
- Drizzle the cake with sugar-free chocolate sauce for an extra indulgent touch.
- Slice and serve your deliciousW/W friendly Mississippi Mud Cake!
Nutritional Information (per serving, without optional toppings):
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 120mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 25g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 3g
SmartPoints Value per Serving: 4 SmartPoints
Note: Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite sugar-free toppings or omitting the nuts for a nut-free option. Enjoy this guilt-free and delicious dessert as part of your W/W journey!