Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar6 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup packed brown sugar1-3/4 cups hot waterIce cream or whipped cream, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, oil and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
Transfer to an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle over batter. Pour hot water over all; do not stir.
Bake 35-40 minutes. Serve warm. If desired, top with ice cream.
