Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Sift into bowl: 3 tbsp. cocoa 1 tsp. baking soda 1 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt
Add: 1 tsp. vinegar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. warm water
Mix thoroughly. Pour into ungreased 8x8x2 inch pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
Mix together: 1/2 c. brown sugar 3 tbsp. cream 1/3 c. chopped nuts 1/2 c. coconut or miniature marshmallows
Spread over top of warm cake. Place about 3 inches under broiler until mixture browns.