Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cooking spray
  • 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup almond toffee bits

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients in a bowl. Add milk, oil, and vanilla, stirring just until combined.
  • Pour batter into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Combine brown sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over batter. Pour hot water over batter (do not stir).
  • Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with toffee bits. Let stand 15 minutes. Serve warm.