Self-Saucing Fudge Cake

by SALLY O'NEIL - the-fit-foodie.com

Chewy on the top, soft in the middle, with a layer of the delicious sauce waiting for you at the bottom makes – few puddings can top this one! Serve with a drizzle of homemade custard for extra indulgence on a cold night.

RECIPE

SERVES: 8

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup almond meal

• 1/2 cup granulated stevia

• 3/4 cup cacao powder

• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

• 3/4 unsweetened almond milk

• 2 tsp natural vanilla essence

• 3/4 cup coconut sugar

• 1 1/4 cups boiling water

METHOD:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180C.

2. In a bowl, mix together the almond meal, stevia, 1/2 a cup of the cacao, baking powder and salt.

3. Add the coconut oil, milk and vanilla, whisking until smooth.

4. Pour into a baking dish and spread evenly.

5. Sprinkle the remaining cacao powder and coconut sugar over the batter to create a ‘crust’ on top.

6. Pour over the boiling water – do not mix in.

7. Bake for 30 minutes until the centre is almost set, then remove and allow to cool a little before spooning into dishes with that delicious sauce at the bottom.

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