HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE

1 ¼ Cup sugar, divided
1 C. Flour
7 T. cocoa, divided
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp . salt
½ c. milk
1/3 C. butter, melted
1 ½ tsp. vanilla
½ C. + 1 tsp. brown sugar
1 1/4 C. hot water

In a medium bowl, combine ¾ C sugar, the flour, 3 T. of the cocoa, the baking powder and salt. Blend in milk, butter and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Pour batter into a square baking dish. In a small bowl, combine remaining ½ C. sugar, brown sugar and 4 T. cocoa. Sprinkle cocoa mixture over cake batter. Pour hot water over the top. DO NOT STIR.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Let stand 15 minutes. Spoon into dessert dishes. Top with ice cream and spoon fudge sauce over the ice cream. (Our favorite flavors of ice cream with this dessert are mint chocolate chip, cherry cordial, and peppermint.)