Ingredients
Cake Batter:
1 cup flour
¾ cup sugar
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup milk
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla
Topping:
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup cocoa powder
1½ cups boiling water
Optional:
½ cup chocolate chips
Pinch espresso powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 8×8″ baking dish.
Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt. Stir in milk, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour batter into dish.
Mix brown sugar + cocoa for topping. Sprinkle over batter.
Pour boiling water over the back of a spoon across the top. Do NOT stir.
Bake 30–35 mins. Top should be set; sauce will form underneath.
Let cool 10 mins. Serve warm with ice cream!
Notes
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30–35 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 6–8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American comfort food