OLD-FASHIONED HOT FUDGE SUNDAE CAKE

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar (granulated sugar)
• 2 Tablespoons baking cocoa (unsweetened)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), optional
• 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa (unsweetened)
• 1 3/4 cups very hot water
• Ice Cream

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In an ungreased 9×9 square baking dish, using a fork, mix first set of dry ingredients – flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt – mix well.
• Next, stir in milk, vegetable oil and vanilla, mix until smooth. If using nuts, add them now. Spread batter evenly in pan.
• Last, sprinkle batter evenly on top with brown sugar and remaining 1/4 cup baking cocoa. Pour hot water over top (do NOT mix) and bake on middle rack of oven for approximately 40 minutes, until top layer has a dry, brownie-like top.
• When ready, remove and spoon warm cake/fudge sauce over ice cream. Enjoy!

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