Hot Fudge Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose flour
6 Tbsp. cocoa, divided
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. packed brown sugar
whipped cream or ice cream (optional)
3/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. hot water

Preparation

In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt.
(Omit salt and baking powder, if using self-rising flour).
Stir in milk, oil and vanilla until smooth. Spread in 9-inch
square baking pan.
Mix brown sugar and remaining cocoa.
Sprinkle over batter.
Pour hot water over all and do not stir.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.