Black Forest Pudding Cake

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A friend of mine got this from the back of a hershey's cocoa box, but the recipe is so old she's copied it over many times. It's really good, really easy, and very impressive!!

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Steps

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Heat oven to 350f.

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Combine 3 / 4 cup granulated sugar , flour , 3 tablespoons cocoa , baking powder and salt in large bowl.

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Add milk , melted butter and vanilla.

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Beat until smooth.

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Spread into 8 or 9 inch square baking pan.

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Stir together remaining 1 / 2 cup granulated sugar , brown sugar and 1 / 4 cup cocoa in small bowl.

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Sprinkle mixture evenly over batter.

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Combine hot water and kirsch , pour it over the batter.

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Do not stir.

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Bake for 40 minutes or until the center is almost set.

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Let rest 15 minutes.

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Spoon into dessert dishes , spooning sauce from the bottom of pan over the top.

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Serve with cherry pie filling.

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Ingredients

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granulated sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, milk, butter, vanilla extract, light brown sugar, hot water, kirsch, cherry pie filling