Hot Fudge Pudding Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder, divided
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1-1/4 cups hot water
• Whipped topping (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar, flour, 1/4 cup cocoa, baking powder and salt.
3. Stir in milk, butter and vanilla; beat until smooth.
4. Pour batter into ungreased 9-inch square baking pan.
5. Stir together remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa; sprinkle mixture evenly over batter.
6. Pour hot water over top; do not stir.
7. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until center is almost set.
8. Remove from oven; let stand 15 minutes.
9. Serve in dessert dishes, spooning sauce from bottom of pan over top.
10. Garnish with whipped topping, if desired.

About 12 servings.