1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. cocoa
1 c. chopped nuts, if you like
1/4 c. fudge sauce or fudge ice cream topping
1 c. chilled whipping cream
2 tbsp. powdered sugar

Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease a round pan, 8 x 1 1/2 inches, or a pie plate, 8 x 1 1/4 inches, with shortening. Mix granulated sugar, butter, vanilla, eggs, flour and cocoa in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon; stir in nuts.

Pour into pan. Bake until a wooden pick inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Immediately prick holes in pie with a wooden pick; spread fudge sauce over top. Cool completely.

Beat whipping cream and powdered sugar in a chilled small bowl until stiff; spread over fudge sauce. Drizzle with additional fudge sauce or topping if you like. Store pie in refrigerator. Makes 6-8 servings.