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Ingredients
- 1 cup sifted flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4-1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 and 3/4 cups hot water
Preparation
Step 1
INSTRUCTIONS:
Sift together the first five ingredients into a medium size bowl.
Add milk, oil, and vanilla; mix smooth. Add nuts, if using. Pour into a greased 8x8x2" pan.
Mix brown sugar and the 1/4 cup cocoa powder; sprinkle over batter.
Pour hot water over entire batter. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. The sauce will be on the bottom and the brownie part will be on the top. Let for for a bit before serving, as the sauce will thicken up some.
Scoop the brownie part and spoon the sauce over top into bowls. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream and enjoy!
This recipe comes from my vintage Better Homes and Gardens Dessert Cookbook that I started using as a bride in the 1970's. I have to say that it is one of my all-time favorite desserts, and came about before chocolate molten or lava cakes were popular. This dessert is all about cozy comfort foods! I hope you try it.