Hot Fudge Sundae Cake

1 c flour
¾ c sugar
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ c milk
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 c packed brown sugar
¼ c cocoa powder
1 ¾ c very hot water
Ice cream, if desired

Heat oven to 350

Mix flour, sugar, 2 Tbsp cocoa, the baking powder and salt in ungreased square pan, 9 x 9. Mix in milk, oil and vanilla with a fork until smooth. Spread in pan.

Sprinkle brown sugar and ¼ c cocoa over batter. Pour water over batter. Do not mix.

Bake 40 minutes or until top is dry.

Spoon warm cake into bowls. Top with ice cream, and spoon sauce from pan onto each serving.