Fudge Pudding Cake
["1 1/4 c. sugar, divided", "1 c. all-purpose flour (unsifted)", "1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa, divided", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. salt", "2 c. milk, divided", "2 Tbsp. butter, melted", "1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract"]
["Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.", "In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup sugar, flour, 1/4 cup of cocoa, baking powder and salt.", "Stir in 1/2 cup milk, butter and vanilla.", "Spread into a buttered 8-inch square baking pan.", "Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa over the batter.", "Pour remaining 1 1/2 cups milk over all.", "Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.", "Cool on a rack to room temperature before serving. \"Excellent with ice cream.\""]
["sugar", "flour", "unsweetened cocoa", "baking powder", "salt", "milk", "butter", "vanilla"]