Chocolate Sponge Pudding
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1/2 cup sifted plain flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. melted shortening
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup boiling water
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. cocoa

Sift together baking powder, flour, sugar, and salt and 1 tablespoon cocoa. Add milk, shortening, and vanilla; mix until smooth. Turn into greased pan. Mix together brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of cocoa. Sprinkle over batter. Add boiling water. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.