Chocolate Fudge Cake

Ingredients

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

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir in the milk, oil and vanilla until smooth. Spread in an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan.
3. Combine brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle over batter. Pour hot water over all; do not stir.
4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm.
5. Top with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

Makes 9 servings.