Fudge Batter Pudding

1 cup flour
1 cup white sugar, divided
3 T. plus 1/3 cup cocoa, divided
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup milk
2 T. melted butter or vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 2/3 cups hot water

Whipped topping or ice cream.

In a greased deep 2 quart round casserole, mix well the flour,
1/2 cup of the with sugar, 3 T. cocoa, baking powder and the salt. 
Set aside.

Mix the milk, melted butter and vanilla; stir into the flour mixture and 
blend well.
Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1/3 cup of cocoa and the 1/2 cup 
of white sugar.
Pour the water over all.

Bake in 350 oven for 40 minutes, or until a pick inserted in the center
comes out clean.

Serve warm or cold with whipped topping or vanilla ice cream.