1 cup sifted flour
3/4 cup sugar
6 tbsp. 
coco
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 
cup milk
2 tbsp. melted shortening
1 cup 
chopped nuts
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1-3/4 
cup hot water
Sift flour, sugar, 2 tbsp. coco, baking powder 
and salt: stir in milk and melted shortening. Mix until smooth; add chopped nuts. Turn into 
generously greased and floured 9 x 9x 2-1/2-inch 
pan. Sprinkle with a mixture of brown sugar and 
remaining coco. Pour hot water over the 
entire batter. Bake 40 to 45 minutes at 350 
degrees. Cut in squares; invert squares on 
plates. Dip sauce from pan over each. Serve 
plain, with whipped cream, or ice cream.