Black Forest Pudding Cake

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/4 cups hot water
• 1/4 cup kirsch (cherry-flavored liqueur) or 2 tablespoons water + 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• Cherry pie filling

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt in large bowl.
3. Add milk, melted butter and vanilla extract; beat until smooth.
4. Spread into an 8 or 9 inch square baking pan.
5. Stir together remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa in small bowl; sprinkle mixture evenly over batter.
6. Combine hot water and kirsch; pour over batter. Do not stir.
7. Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set.
8. Let stand 15 minutes; spoon into dessert dishes, spooning sauce from bottom of pan over top.
9. Serve with cherry pie filling.