Hot Fudge Cake

By pattiaroberts

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons baking 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 and 3/4 cups hot water
• Whipped cream or ice cream

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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. Combine brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle over batter. pour hot water over all; do not stir. Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm Top with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.