Hot Fudge Cake

 
1 cup flour 
¾ cup sugar 
6 tbsps baking cocoa, sifted
¼ tsp salt 
½ cup skim milk 
1 tsp vanilla essence  
1 cup brown sugar, packed 
1¾ cups hot water 
 
 
1.  Preheat the oven to 180oC (350oF). Grease a 23 cm (9-inch) square pan.  

2.  In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt.  Stir in the milk and vanilla until smooth.   

3.  Pour into prepared baking pan.  Combine brown sugar and remaining  
 cocoa; sprinkle over batter.  Pour hot water over all; do not stir.   

4.  Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.  Cut into 9 portions. Serve warm. 

Serves 9.