Butterscotch Pudding Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package butterscotch pudding mix (not instant)
2 cups very hot water

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
In medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt; mix well.
Add milk, margarine, and vanilla; stir to blend. Pour into ungreased 9- inch square pan.
In small bowl, combine pudding mix and hot water; blend well. Pour slowly over batter in pan. Do Not Mix.
Bake at 350\u00b0F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until center is firm to the touch and toothpick inserted in top half of cake comes out clean.(The top surface of the cake will appear cracked.).
Cool in pan 5 to 10 minutes.
To serve: spoon warm cake, pudding side up into dessert dishes. If desired top with whipped topping.