1 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa
1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. melted shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. hot water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt, milk, shortening and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
Pour cake mixture into ungreased 9" square pan.
TOPPING: In small mixing bowl, mix together brown sugar, cocoa and hot water, making sure that the brown sugar is dissolved. Pour over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until cake is set. Best when served warm. Top with Cool Whip, whipping cream or ice cream if desired. If doubled, put in 9"x13" pan.
