Ingredients

¾cupall-purpose flour

¾cupgranulated sugar

1½tspbaking powder

½tspbaking soda

¼tspsalt

⅓cupunsweetened cocoa powder,plus ¼ cup

½cupmilk

3tbspunsalted butter,melted

1½tspvanilla extract

½cupbrown sugar,firmly packed

1¾cupsboiling water

cooking spray

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish or round souffle dish.

Combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa in a medium bowl.

Add milk, butter, and vanilla, stir until just blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared dish.

Combine brown sugar and remaining cocoa in a small bowl.

Sprinkle evenly over batter. Pour boiling water over the entire mixture. Do not stir.

Bake 35 to 38 minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes. Serve in bowls with garnish.