Dad'S Favorite(Hot Fudge Pudding Cake) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar (granulated)
2 Tbsp. cocoa
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. shortening, melted
1 c. finely chopped nuts (optional)
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. cocoa
1 3/4 c. hot water

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Measure flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
Blend in milk and shortening.
Stir in nuts.
Spread into ungreased square pan (9 x 9 x 2-inch).
Stir together brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa.
Sprinkle over what is already in bowl.
Gently pour hot water over all.
Bake for 45 minutes.
Serve warm.
Vanilla ice cream over top is a nice touch.
Serves 9, unless Steve is eating!