1 c Sifted flour 1 oz Unsweetened chocolate
2 ts Baking powder – melted
1/2 ts Salt 1/4 c Unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 c Sugar 3/4 c Brown sugar, packed
3/4 c Chopped walnuts 1 3/4 c Hot water
1/2 c Milk Whipped cream (optional) OR
1 ts Vanilla – ice cream
2 tb Melted shortening
Sift flour with baking powder, salt and sugar into bowl. Add nuts,
then stir in milk, vanilla, shortening and chocolate. Spread batter
in greased 8-inch square pan. Mix cocoa with brown sugar, stir in hot
water and pour over batter. Bake at 375F 40 minutes. As pudding
bakes, cake layer forms on top with rich sauce on bottom. Spoon warm
pudding cake into dessert dishes and top with whipped cream or ice
cream, if desired.
Yields
8 servings
