1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 3/4 tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. cooking oil
1 1/2 c. milk
2 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
4 sq. chocolate, melted
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. nuts, chopped

Sift first five ingredients into bowl. Add oil and 1 cup milk. Beat 1 minute. Add remaining milk and egg yolks, chocolate and vanilla. Beat 1 minute.

Beat egg whites until frothy. Beat in 1/2 cup sugar, continue beating until frothy. Fold egg whites into mixture until blended. Fold in nuts. Pour into two 8 inch or 9 inch greased and floured pans and bake 35 to 40 minutes.