Ingredients:
- 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, divided
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1-1/4 cups hot water
- Whipped topping (optional)
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar, flour, 1/4 cup cocoa, baking powder and salt.
- Stir in milk, butter and vanilla; beat until smooth.
- Pour batter into ungreased 9-inch square baking pan.
- Stir together remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa; sprinkle mixture evenly over batter.
- Pour hot water over top; do not stir.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until center is almost set.
- Remove from oven; let stand 15 minutes.
- Serve in dessert dishes, spooning sauce from bottom of pan over top.
- Garnish with whipped topping, if desired.