1 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. cocoa
2 tbsp. oil
Nuts (optional)

In a 9 inch microwave pan, put flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cocoa. Mix, then stir in milk, oil and vanilla.

TOPPING:

1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. cocoa

Sprinkle on topping. Pour over this: 1 3/4 cup boiling water. Microwave 10 minutes, turning 3 times. Serve with ice cream or whipped topping. May be baked in regular oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.