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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Melt chocolate in microwave-safe dish in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.
Combine melted chocolate, butter, and half the granulated sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat until light and fluffy.
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into the chocolate mixture. Stir in milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Spoon batter into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
In a separate bowl, combine cocoa powder and brown sugar. Sprinkle over batter.
Combine remaining vanilla with hot water and pour evenly over the dry mixture.
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top begins to set. (Note: The pudding will still be quite wet in places.)
Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Serve in bowls, spooning the pudding and sauce together. Optionally, add a dollop of evaporated milk or whipped cream.
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