2 c. whole wheat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 c. soft butter
2 2/3 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 c. butter
8 eggs
4 tsp. vanilla
4 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in chocolate, eggs, and vanilla; Stir in flour mixture and half of the nuts. Spread in large greased cake pan. Bake at 325 degrees until done, approximately 20 minutes. Makes 62 (2 inch) squares.