1 c. self-rising flour
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. melted shortening
2 tbsp. cocoa
3/4 c. chopped walnuts

TOPPING:

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

Grease an 8" pan and preheat oven at 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients with the exception of the topping. Put into 8" pan. Mix topping and put on top of the batter. Bake 40 to 50 minutes at 350 degrees.