Slow Cooker Fudge Pudding Cake

2 T. butter

1 c. flour

3/4 c. brown sugar

5 T. cocoa powder, divided

2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. ground cinnamon

1/8 t. salt

1 c. light cream or whole milk

1 T. vegetable oil

1 t. vanilla

3/4 c. brown sugar

1 3/4 c. hot water

Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Coat inside of 4 1/2 quart crock pot with butter. Combine flour, 3/4 c.

brown sugar, 3 T. cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon and salt

in a medium bowl. Add cream, oil and vanilla; stir well to combine.

Pour batter into crock pot. Combine the 3/4 c. brown sugar and

remaining 2 T. cocoa in medium bowl. Add hot water; stir well to

combine. Pour sauce over cake batter. Do not stir. Cover; cook on

high for 2 hours. Spoon portions of pudding cake onto plates. Serve

with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.