Fudge Pudding Cake

1 c Sifted flour

2 ts Baking powder

1/2 ts Salt

1/2 c Sugar

3/4 c Chopped walnuts

1/2 c Milk

1 ts Vanilla

2 tb Melted shortening

1 oz Unsweetened chocolate

- melted 1/4 c Unsweetened cocoa powder

3/4 c Brown sugar, packed

1 3/4 c Hot water

Whipped cream (optional) OR - ice cream 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.