1 c. flour
3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 tbsp. cocoa
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts (if desired)
1 c. brown sugar (packed)
1/4 c. cocoa
1 3/4 c. hottest tap water
favorite ice cream

Heat oven to 350°F. In an ungreased square pan,9x9x2-inch; stir together flour, sugar, 2 Tbsp. cocoa, baking powder and salt. Mix in milk, oil, and vanilla with fork until smooth. Stir in nuts. Spread evenly in pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa. Pour hot water over batter. DO NOT STIR.

Bake 40 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes. Spoon into dessert dishes or cut into squares. Invert each square onto dessert plate. Top with ice cream and spoon sauce over each serving.

Serves 9.