1 c. all purpose flour
3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 tbsp. cocoa
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. cocoa
1 3/4 c. hottest tap water
Vanilla ice cream

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt in ungreased square pan 9 x 9 x 2.

Mix in milk, oil, and vanilla with fork until smooth. Stir in nuts. Spread in pan. Sprinkle brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa. Pour hot water over batter. Bake 40 minutes. While warm spoon in dessert dishes and top with vanilla ice cream. Spoon sauce from pan onto each serving. Yield: 9 servings.