Chocolate Pudding Cake II

It makes its own sauce! Delicious and easy, and made in the same pan it bakes in.

• Calories: 172 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 ½ cups boiling water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C).

Step 2

In ungreased 9 inch square pan, stir together flour, white sugar, cocoa, the baking powder, and salt. Mix in milk, oil, and vanilla with a fork until smooth.

Step 3

Spread batter evenly in pan (batter will be thick). Sprinkle with brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa. Pour boiling water over batter.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes, then spoon into dessert dishes or cut into squares. Invert each square onto dessert plate and spoon sauce over each serving. Top with ice cream or whipped topping, if desired.