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

TOPPING:

3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. cocoa
1 3/4 c. hot water

1. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa and sugar.

2. Add milk, vanilla and shortening; mix until smooth.

3. Add nut meats.

4. Spread into greased 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan.

5. Mix sugar and cocoa. Sprinkle over batter.

6. Pour hot water over entire batter (this makes a "baked on sauce" for pudding).

7. Bake in preheated oven. Time: 40-45 minutes. Temperature: 350 degrees.