Fudge pudding cake

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSifted flour
2teaspoonsBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt
½cupSugar
¾cupChopped walnuts
½cupMilk
1teaspoonVanilla
2tablespoonsMelted shortening
1ounceUnsweetened chocolate melted
¼cupUnsweetened cocoa powder
¾cupBrown sugar, packed
cupHot water
Whipped cream (optional) OR ice cream

Directions

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.