Decadent Chocolate Cobbler

I’ve seen similar recipes called lava cakes but this one seems even more simple and it all goes into one pan so you don’t have to bother with baking individual dishes . . . unless you want to do so! I like the fact that the ingredients are usually to be handily had in the cupboard. Nothing like getting a fancy dessert from available ingredients. Decadent Chocolate Cobbler1 cup flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup sugar 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup baking cocoa, divided ½ cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup packed brown sugar 1-3/4 cups hot water In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa. Stir in milk and oil until smooth. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Combine the brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle over batter. Pour hot water over top but do not stir! Bake at 350° for approximately 40 minutes or until top of cake springs back when lightly touched. Serve warm. Ideas . . . 1/4 cup finely ground nuts in the first batter would be interesting. 1/4 cup peanut butter chips scattered over the cake just before putting it in the oven. 1 tablespoon of freshly grated orange zest.