Ingredients

• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar, divided
• ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, divided
• 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
• ¼ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• ¼ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste
• ½ cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
• 1 cup Boiling Water
• 1 quart Vanilla Ice Cream, for serving
• Additional toppings (sprinkles, cherries, whipped cream)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F; grease a 9-inch round cake pan
2. In a large bow, combine flour, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup cocoa powder, baking powder and salt; add in milk, butter and vanilla bean paste; mix well
3. Transfer to the prepared cake pan
4. In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar and remaining white sugar and cocoa powder; pour over cake evenly ; pour boiling water on top but do not mix
5. Bake for 35 minutes; serve warm with ice cream and toppings