Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

One of my favorite quick desserts.  And a great chocolate fix!

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

Ingredients
1 cup flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. cocoa
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 3/4 cups hot water

Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees

Combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and the 2 Tbsp cocoa in an ungreased 9 inch pan.  Stir in the milk and oil until combined.  Add nuts if you are using them. Spread evenly in pan.

Mix together the brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa and sprinkle over mixture.  Pour hot water over all.

Bake 45 minutes.

The cake rises to the top while baking and the sauce will be on the bottom.  Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.