1 c. sifted flour
3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 tbsp. cocoa
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/4 c. cocoa
1 3/4 c. hottest tap water

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In ungreased square 9x9x2 pan stir together flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. Mix in milk, oil, and vanilla with fork until smooth. Spread evenly in pan.

Sprinkle with brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa. Pour hot water over batter. Bake 40 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes. Serve with ice cream. Serves 9.