1 cup flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp cocoa
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp shortening, melted
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cups cocoa
1-3/4 cups hot water

Heat oven to 350°F. In mixing bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, 2 Tbsp cocoa, the baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, shortening and nuts. Pour batter into ungreased baking pan, 9 x 9 x 2 inches. Stir together brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa; sprinkle over batter in pan. Pour hot water on batter.

Bake 45 minutes. While hot, cut cake into squares; invert onto dessert plates and spoon sauce over each piece. Serve warm and if you wish, top with sweetened whipped cream.

Makes 9 servings.

If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.