Fudge is thought to have been first created in Baltimore in 1886.
Fudge is a rich, high-fat confectionery treat that is often served around holidays such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. This American original, dating back to the late 19th century, is a popular dessert that has widened both the culinary landscape and the waistbands of chocolate lovers. For those who dream of indulging in chocolate fudge guilt-free, there are low-fat options with all the flavor and none of the regret.
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Sift together 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa and 1/3 cup oat bran in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
3. Mix together 1/2 cup mashed, cooked sweet potato, 1 large egg, 1 large egg white and 1 tsp. vanilla extract in a small bowl mixing bowl. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring the ingredients together until the batter is smooth and creamy.
4. Line an 8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil that is greased with non-stick cooking spray. The aluminum foil should fold over the sides of the pan.
5. Pour the fudge mixture into the pan and spread the batter out evenly with a rubber pastry spatula.
6. Bake the fudge for 22 to 24 minutes until the fudge pulls away from the side of the baking pan. Allow fudge to cool completely.
7. Remove the fudge from of the baking pan by lifting the aluminum foil flaps. Cut the cooled fudge into bars.
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