Hot Fudge Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons cocoa divided
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 3/4 cups hot water
• Whipped cream or ice cream (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt.
3. Stir in the milk, oil and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Spread in an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan.
5. Combine brown sugar and remaining cocoa and sprinkle over batter.
6. Pour hot water over all the batter, do not stir.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
8. Serve warm.
9. Top with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Attribution

Posted by bettyboop50 at Recipe Goldmine May 15, 2001.