This dessert is definitely for chocolate lovers. So good served with ice cream.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the butter in an 8-inch square baking dish and set it in the oven while it preheats, just until the butter is melted.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, ¾ cup of the sugar, and 1½ tablespoons cocoa powder. Stir in the milk and vanilla until smooth.
- In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1 cup sugar and ¼ cup cocoa powder.
- Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Pour the batter evenlv over the melted butter without stirring.
- Sprinkle the sugar-cocoa mixture evenly over the batter.
- Slowly pour the boiling water over the entire dish. Do not stir.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the top looks set and crackled.
- Serve warm, spooning the rich chocolate sauce from the bottom over each serving. Excellent topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.