1 cup all pupose flour

1/2 cup sugar

5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup milk

2 tbsp butter, melted

1 tsp vanilla

Topping 3/4 cup packed light brown suagr

1 3/4 cups boiling water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 8" x 8" x 2" baking dish. Combine flour, sugar, 3 tbsp cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, butter and vanilla just until blended. Spoon into dish and spread evenly. In another bowl combine brown sugar, remaining 2 tbsp cocoa; gradually stir in boiling water until sugar dissolves. Gently pour over batter in pan. Bake 25-30 mins until top of cake springs back when touched. Cool 30 mins and dust with confectioners sugar. Serve warm!

From The Chocolate Cookbook by Elizabeth Wolf Cohen