Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350'F.
  2. In medium bowl stir together 3/4 cup granulated sugar, flour, 3 Tbls. cocoa, baking powder and salt. Blend in milk, butter and vanilla, beat until smooth.
  3. Pour batter into 8- or 9-inch square baking pan.
  4. In separate bowl, stir together remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar and remaining 4 tablespoons cocoa; sprinkle mixture evenly over batter.
  5. Pour hot water over top; do not stir.
  6. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until center is almost set.
  7. Let stand 15 minutes; spoon into dessert dishes, spooning sauce from bottom of pan over top.
  8. Garnish with whipped topping.