Yes, I'm still here

Not that anyone in cyberspace probably cares. LOL I doubt that anyone even checks my blog to see if I've posted. :-) I have resolved to begin posting at least once a week. I don't lead an "exciting" life, nor do I have a gaggle of young children (wish I did) to provide fodder for my posts; though I do have a college-age daughter who makes life interesting. :-)

I am so inspired by some of the blogs I visit on a regular basis. I'll never be as eloquent a wordsmith as they; but I will "take the risk to blossom" just the same.

Those who know me well know that I don't like to cook. I do cook, but not for fun. I have a friend who cooks "for fun". She enjoys making meals pretty, etc. God bless her, but I cannot emphasize enough just how far down cooking is on my "fun-things-to-do" list. I do, however, like to eat -- especially chocolate (it's my favorite food group). And I crave chocolate on a regular basis. So...I'm sharing a recipe I make when I need a serious chocolate fix. I love this stuff!!

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

1 1/2 cups sugar, divided

1 cup all-purpose flour

7 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, divided

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup milk

1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1 1/4 cups hot water

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In medium mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup sugar, flour, 3 Tbsp. cocoa, baking powder and salt. Blend in milk, melted butter and vanilla; beat until smooth. Pour batter in an 8"x8" pan.

In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar and the remaining 4 Tbsp. of cocoa. Sprinkle mixture evenly over the cake batter. Slowly pour the hot water over the top; do not stir (this is what makes the pudding underneath the cake). Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Enjoy!