Preheat oven to 350°F.
Whisk dry ingredients together.
Create 3 small holes and one larger hole in dry ingredients.
In the larger hole, place the canola oil. In the smaller holes place the other wet inggredients.
Pour the 1 cup of HOT water over all ingredients, then mix to combine.
Pour batter in a prepared 8" x 8" pan (sprayed or lined with parchment paper).
Bake for 25-27 minutes or until toothpick entered in center comes out clean.
Allow to cool completely before icing