1 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. melted shortening
1 c. nuts, chopped
1 c. brown sugar
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 3/4 c. hot water

Sift dry ingredients together. Stir in milk and melted shortening. Mix until smooth. Add nuts and spread in pan. Mix brown sugar and cocoa. Sprinkle evenly over mixture in pan.

Pour 1 3/4 cups hot water over entire batter. Bake in 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream. (Double recipe for 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan.)