Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
  2. Coat an 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 2/3 cups of the sugar, all the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  4. Stir well to blend.
  5. Whisk in the oil, milk, and both extracts.
  6. Batter will be stiff.
  7. Scrape batter into oiled pan and smooth on top.
  8. In a small bowl, stir together the cocoa and remaining 2/3 cup sugar.
  9. Sprinkle this over the batter.
  10. Pour the boiling water over the batter, do not stir!
  11. Bake 25 to 35 minutes, or until top of cake looks crisp and crackled.
  12. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
  13. Serve warm.