Chocolate Pudding Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375.
2. 2
   Lightly spoon flour into a dry measing cup; level with a knife.
3. 3
   Sift together flour, 3/4 c sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt over a large bowl.
4. 4
   Add milk, 3 T butter, and vanilla, stirring until smooth.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   Combine 1 1/2 c sugar and water in a small saucepan.
7. 7
   Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
8. 8
   Remove from heat.
9. 9
   Place a 10 in cast iron skillet in a 375 oven for 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Place 1 T butter in preheated pan, swirling to evenly coat pan.
11. 11
    Add batter, spreading evenly over pan.
12. 12
    Pour water mixture slowly over batter; do not stir.
13. 13
    Bake at 375 for 28 minutes or until the cake is set.
14. 14
    Let stand 10 minutes before serving.