Hot Fudge Cake

Serve this dessert warm for the "hot fudge" but it's also delicious cold from the refrigerator. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired, but it's also delicious on it's own. 
In other words, I'll eat it hot, cold, plain or with cream-it's all good!

Hot Fudge Cake

2 cups unbleached all- purpose flour

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/3 cup baking cocoa

4 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 cup vegetable or coconut oil

1 cup milk

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups  brown sugar

1/2 cup baking cocoa

3 1/2 cups hot water

In a large bowl, whisked together the flour, sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir in the oil, milk and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Pour  in an ungreased 9 x 13 baking dish. Combine brown sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa; sprinkle evenly over batter. Pour hot water over all but do not stir. Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes.