Hawthorne Family Cookbook

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HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE

Pies, Cakes and Desserts

Ingredients

Directions

1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
7 tablespoons cocoa, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/4 cups hot water
Preheat oven to 350°.
In medium mixing bowl combine 3/4 cup sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. Blend in milk, butter and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
Pour into 8- or 9-inch square pan.
In small bowl combine remaining sugar, brown sugar and remaining cocoa. Sprinkle mixture evenly over batter. Pour hot water over top; DO NOT STIR.
Bake for 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Let stand 15 minutes. Spoon into dessert dishes, spooning sauce from bottom of pan over top.
Great topped with vanilla ice cream!

Source: PDF page 155

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