The name says it all, and the ingredients are probably in your cupboards right now. Ala mode would make it divine. Dig in.
1 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. baking cocoa (+ you’ll need more later)
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil (I use canola)
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 cup packed light brown sugar
4 Tbsp. baking cocoa
1-3/4 cup hot water
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees; lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, only 2 tablespoons of the cocoa, baking powder and the salt. With a wooden spoon or a hand-held electric mixer, stir in the milk, oil and vanilla until it’s smooth. Spread into the baking pan – set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and 4 tablespoons cocoa; sprinkle this over the batter. Pour the hot water over all – DO NOT STIR. Bake for 40 minutes. Serve warm.