Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

 A delicious fudgy dessert. I love that you don't have to get out the mixer.

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

1 cup flour

2 tsps. baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

7 T. cocoa powder, divided

1 1/4 cups sugar, divided

1/2 cup milk

1/3 cup butter, melted

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 1/4 cup hot water

Preheat oven to 350.  In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, 3 Tablespoons cocoa, and 3/4 cup sugar.  Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.

Pour into a ungreased 9 inch square pan.

In another bowl mix together 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, and 4 Tablespoons cocoa.  Sprinkle this mixture over the batter.  Pour the hot water over the top of all- do not stir.

Bale for 35-40 minutes until the center is set and the top is dry.

Let cool slightly before serving.  Serve with vanilla ice cream.