Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

Pillsbury
www.pillsbury.com

1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
¾ cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 ½ teasspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup blanched and slivered almonds or chopped pecans (opt).

In a small bowl combine the dry ingredients. Stir in milk, vanilla and milk. Blend well and spread batter in ungreased 9-inch. Square pan. Preheat the oven to 350F.

Meanwhile in a small bowl combine:

1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, dash salt.

Sprinkle this mixture evenly over cake batter. Pour 1 1/3 cups hot water over sugar mixture.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until center is set and firm to the touch.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Makes 8 servings