June 6, 2010

Chocolate Mud Pudding Cake




3-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided 
2 cups flour 
1 cup unsweetened cocoa, divided 
4 tsp. baking powder 
1-1/2 tsp. salt 
1 cup milk 
2 tsp. vanilla extract 
1/2 cup butter, melted 
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional 
3-1/2 cups boiling water 
 vanilla ice cream 

Recipe portions work best in a 3-1/2 quart crockpot. If a larger crockpot is used-increase ingredients to fill crockpot at least half full. 

 1. Spray crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. 

 2. In bowl mix together 2 cups brown sugar, flour, 1/2 cup cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, vanilla, and melted butter. Place in crockpot. 

 3. In small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup cocoa, 1-1/2 cups brown sugar, and chopped nuts. Sprinkle over batter in crockpot. 

 4. Pour boiling water over top--Do not stir. Place lid on crockpot, cook on high 2-1/2 to 3 hours or low for 4 to 4-1/2 hours. 

 5. Serve warm with ice cream. Serves 12. 

 OVEN METHOD: Preheat oven to 350℉. Cut all ingredients in half. Mix as directed above. Place in a 9x13x2 inch baking pan. ***Use cool rather than boiling water. Bake 30 minutes. Serves 6.

from KSL

1 comment:

  1. This is one of my favorite desserts that my mom always used to make, but I've never seen it done in a crock pot. Can't wait to try it!

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