Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

Ingredients:
• 1 c. flour
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. milk
• 2 tbsp. melted shortening
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Topping:
• 3/4 c. brown sugar
• 1/4 c. cocoa powder
• 1 3/4 c. hot water

Directions:
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in milk, shortening and vanilla; mix thoroughly. Pour pudding batter into an ungreased 9 inch square pan. Mix all topping ingredients together, making sure sugar is dissolved. Pour over pudding batter in the pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes, or until cake is set and a cake tester in the center comes out clean. Serve warm with ice cream, whipped cream or favorite whipped topping.