1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
7 tablespoons cocoa, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/4 cups hot water
Heat oven to 350. Stir together 3/4 cup sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, butter, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat until smooth.
Spread batter in an ungreased 9-inch baking pan. Stir together remaining 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, and remaining 4 tablespoons of cocoa. Sprinkle mixture evenly over batter. Pour hot water over the top. Do not stir.
Bake 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Very good with whipped cream or ice cream.
