Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unpacked brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup unpacked brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 3/4 cups boiling water

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • To prepare cake batter, combine flour, brown sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together milk & oil. Add milk mixture to flour mixture.
  • Using a wooden spoon, stir vigorously until well blended (you may also use an electric mixer on low speed).
  • Pour batter over the bottom of an ungreased 8 x 8 inch baking pan.
  • Spread evenly.
  • In a small bowl, mix together second amount of brown sugar and second amount of cocoa.
  • Sprinkle mixture evenly over batter.
  • Pour boiling water over top.
  • DO NOT STIR!
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, until top of cake feels dry to touch.
  • Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Cut into 6 pieces.
  • Spoon sauce from bottom of pan over individual servings of cake.