Fudge Pudding Cake

9 servings ~ the Betty Crocker Microwave Cookbook

You can make half, as it is not as good leftover as it is fresh. ~ M.

Sift tog. in large bowl:
1 cup flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup sugar
2 tblspns cocoa

Sift tog. in small bowl:
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup (4 tblspns) cocoa

Do this ahead of time and assemble and cook at the last minute.

Have a 2 qt. casserole ready.

Stir into the large bowl:
1/2 cup milk
2 tblspns. oil/melted shortening.

Optional additions; 1 cup chopped nuts or 1/2 cup peanut butter.

Spread into the casserole; sprinkle the small bowl's contents over this.

Pour over all 1 3/4 cup hot water.

Microwave: on a rack, 50% power (med) uncovered, 9 minutes.

Give it a quarter turn.

Cook on 100% (high) another 5 to 7 minutes, until the top is almost dry.

Regular Oven: in an 8 or 9 " square pan, 350F for 45 minutes. I used to put this in the oven just before dinner was served.

Good with cream, whipped cream, ice cream, canned milk, or by itself.

I tried half a recipe, in a 1 qt. bowl in my 1500 watt microwave. It took about 8 minutes at 50%. Note; restir the dry topping or you may get dry lumps. Will let you know how one fourth a recipe goes, later. ~ M.