1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour or cake flour
1 1/3 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. milk
3 tbsp. shortening
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 oz. melted unsweetened chocolate, cooled
2/3 c. finely chopped nuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 8"x8"x2" or 9"x9"x2" square pan. Measure all ingredients into a large bowl. Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Pour into pan. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes our clean. Cool.