Home Made Friendly Mississippi Mud Cake😋

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:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar substitute, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. Add the applesauce, almond milk, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
4. Fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using).
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
8. 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.
9. Drizzle the cake with sugar-free chocolate sauce for an extra indulgent touch.
10. 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!