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HOT FUDGE CAKE
1 cup all-purpose 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 3/4 cups hot water Whipped cream or ice cream, optional 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-in. square baking pan. Combine brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle over batter. Pour hot water over all; do not stir. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Serve warm. Top with whipped cream or ice cream if desired. Yield: 9 servings. This cake has such a "comfort food" appeal to us. -Jan Holbrook |