1 c. flour
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar (divided use)
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (1 oz.) sq. baking chocolate, melted
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped walnuts
3/4 c. brown sugar
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 3/4 c. boiling water

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Mix flour, 3/4 c. sugar, baking powder and salt, then add melted chocolate and melted butter, milk and vanilla. Mix to combine. Spread into a greased 9-inch cake pan.

Mix walnuts, remaining 3/4 c. sugar, brown sugar and cocoa. Sprinkle over the batter that is already in the pan. Then pour the boiling water slowly over all.

Bake for 1 hour, putting a cookie sheet on the lower rack to catch any spilled batter.

Cool for 15 minutes, loosen around edges with a sharp knife and then invert onto a rimmed serving plate.

Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Makes 8 servings.

Submitted by: Betty Thomas