Chocolate Pudding Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Spray a 1 1/2 quart souffle dish with oil and set aside.
2. 2
   Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup of the cocoa in a mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Add the milk, vanilla, and oil, and mix into a stiff batter.
4. 4
   Scrape into the prepared dish and smooth the top.
5. 5
   Mix the brown sugar, the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa in a small bowl; sprinkle in an even layer over the top of the batter.
6. 6
   Pour the boiling water or coffee over all.
7. 7
   Set the dish inside a 6 quart slow cooker and cover the top of the slow cooker with a folded kitchen towel, and then with the cooker lid.
8. 8
   Cook on high for 2 1/2 hours, or until the top of the cake is set and the bottom is still syrupy.
9. 9
   Cut into wedges or spoon onto plates, using the syrup on the bottom as a sauce.