Black Forest Pudding Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   In a medium-sized bowl, combine 3/4 cup of the sugar, flour, three tablespoons of the cocoa, baking powder and salt.
3. 3
   Blend in milk, melted butter and vanilla; beat until smooth.
4. 4
   Spread into an 8-inch square pan.
5. 5
   In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugarand remaining 1/4 cup cocoa; sprinkle mixture evenly over batter.
6. 6
   Combine hot water and almond extract; pour over batter.
7. 7
   Do not stir.
8. 8
   Bake for 40 minutes, or until center is almost set.
9. 9
   Let stand 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Transfer to dessert dishes and spoon pudding from bottom of pan over cake.
11. 11
    Serve with cherry pie filling as sauce.