Recipe: Hot Fudge Cake (9-inch square, Taste of Home, 1990's)

HOT FUDGE CAKE

"I found this recipe recently in Taste of Home magazine," McClaskey wrote. It was "an instant family hit."

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, divided use
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cups hot water
Whipped cream or ice cream (for serving)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, oil and vanilla until smooth. Spread in an ungreased 9-inch square pan.

Combine brown sugar and remaining 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) cocoa powder; sprinkle over batter. Pour hot water over all; do not stir.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.

Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Source: CarolB