"Molten Hot Lava" Fudge Cake

The name says it all! Enjoy!

1 1/4 c. sugar, divided
1 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa, divided
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1/3 c. butter, melted
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/4 c. hot water
whipped topping or vanilla ice cream

~Combine 3/4 cup sugar, flour, 1/4 cup cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, butter and vanilla; beat until smooth. Pour batter into ungreased 9x9 baking dish. Stir together remaining 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa; sprinkle mixture evenly over batter. Pour hot water over top; DO NOT STIR.

Bake @ 350 for 30-40 minutes.

Serve with ice cream or whipped cream, spooning hot fudge sauce from bottom of pan over top.