1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. boiling hot water
2 tbsp. melted butter
1 egg

Mix all dry ingredients, add the 1 cup of boiling water, 1 egg (beaten), 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix well. Pour into greased glass loaf pan, cover don't look 1 1/2 hours at 375 degrees.

VANILLA SAUCE:

1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 c. boiling water
4 to 6 oz. butter
2 tsp. vanilla

Mix together in saucepan 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mix together. Gradually add 2 cups boiling water. Boil 5 minutes, stir constantly. Add 4 to 6 ounces butter and vanilla. Stir until it gets thick and glossy. Pour over each serving.