Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Method

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk the flour and baking powder together in a small bowl.
  • Beat the white sugar, oil, and egg together in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Pour into a 9-inch square pan. Dissolve the brown sugar in the hot water, then pour stir in the melted butter. Drizzle the syrup over the pudding.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the pudding firms and becomes golden brown on top, about 40 minutes.