Posted by bettyboop50 May 15, 2001

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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir in the milk, oil and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread in an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan.

Combine brown sugar and remaining cocoa and sprinkle over batter. Pour hot water over all the batter, do not stir.

Bake for 35-40 minutes.

Serve warm. Top with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.