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                          Chocolate Obsession

Recipe By     : Martha (Moms Online)
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:15
Categories    : Chocolate                        Crockpot
               Desserts                         Posted to Moms Online

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 3/4  cups          light brown sugar -- divided
  1      cup           flour
    1/4  cup           cocoa powder
                       + 3 Tbsps
  2      teaspoons     baking powder
    1/4  teaspoon      salt
    1/2  cup           milk
  2      tablespoons   butter -- melted
    1/2  teaspoon      vanilla extract
  1 3/4  cups          hot water
    1/4  cup           blanched almonds -- optional
                       vanilla ice cream -- optional

1.  Stir together 1 cup brown sugar + flour + 3 Tbsps cocoa + baking powder +
salt.  Whisk the milk + melted butter and vanilla.  Spread over bottom of
crock pot (3 1/4 qt. pot).

2.  Mix remaining 3/4 cups brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder and almond (if
desired).  Sprinkle evenly on top of the batter.  Pour in the hot water, but
do not stir.

3.  Cover and cook til a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes
out clean, about 2 hours on high.

NOTE:  Do not cook on low for a longer period of time.  Spoon the warm pudding
into individual bowls and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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