1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. Crisco or Lenten butter
1 1/2 hot strong coffee

Sift all dry ingredients into a mixing bowl, except the cocoa. Stir the cocoa into the hot coffee. Add the 1/2 cup Crisco to the hot mixture to melt. Stir into the dry ingredients and mix well. Pour into a greased and floured 9 inch square pan; bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Frost with a chocolate glaze.

Fruit Brownies: Prepare the Black Midnight cake recipe as above. Add to this batter along with the nuts, 1/2 cup raisins and 1/2 cup coconut. Spread in a 9 x 13 inch greased and floured pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Glaze lightly with a chocolate glaze.