Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 inch square pan with Buttermist Pan Spray.
In large bowl, combine 1½ teaspoons of the cocoa powder, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well. Add milk, Butter Buds and vanilla extract and stir until blended. Add pecans (if desired). Spread the mixture in baking pan. Mix brown sugar with the remaining ¼ cup cocoa powder and sprinkle over the batter; then pour hot water over mixture. Do not stir!

Bake for 40 - 45 minutes. While still hot, invert onto a serving dish.
To serve, cut into squares.

Replacing butter with vegetable oil and Butter Buds results in a:

100% reduction of trans fat* 30% reduction of total fat*

Serves 4 (large servings); 3 fat grams