Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1 1/3 cups hot water

Method

  • In bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and the 2TBS cocoa.
  • Stir in milk and oil until smooth.
  • Pour into a greased 8in square baking pan.
  • Combine brown sugar and the 1/4 cup cocoa.
  • Sprinkle over batter.
  • Pour hot water over the top (do not stir).
  • Bake at 350* for 45 minutes or until cake springs back when touched.