1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk
3 tbsp. butter, melted
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla, divided
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1 3/4 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine flour, 3/4 c. of the granulated sugar, 1/4 c. of the cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in bowl. Add milk, melted butter and 1/2 t. of the vanilla; stir until smooth. Stir in chocolate morsels. Spread batter evenly in baking dish. In small bowl, whisk together remaining 3/4 c. granulated sugar and 1/4 c. cocoa; gradually stir in boiling water and remaining 1 t. vanilla. Carefully pour mixture evenly over batter in dish.

Bake 30-35 min. or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool 15 min. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Great topped with ice cream and whipped cream.

This is the ultimate comfort food dessert - warm, sweet and oh so chocolatey.