1/2 c. dark corn syrup
1/2 c. butter
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

CHOCOLATE GLAZE:

2/3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. dark corn syrup
2 tsp. whipping cream or milk
Whole pecans or walnut halves for garnish

1. In a large saucepan, bring corn syrup and butter to a boil, stirring. Remove from heat.

2. Add chocolate, stir until melted.

3. Stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla.

4. Blend in flour and nuts.

5. Grease and flour a 9-inch layer cake pan. Pour mixture into the pan.

6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove. Cool completely on rack.

7. To prepare glaze, stir together the chocolate, butter and syrup over low heat in a saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in the cream or milk.

8. Pour glaze over the cooled cake. Let stand 1 hour.

9. Garnish with whole pecans or walnuts. Cut into wedges to serve. Yield: one 9 inch cake.