Hot Fudge Pudding

(Granny’s Note: My children grew up on this. Good and rich.)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons and 1/4 cup cocoa powder, divided
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted
• 1 cup nuts, chopped
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 -3/4 cups water, heated

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons cocoa. Stir in milk and shortening. Add nuts.
3. Spread in oiled or greased pan.
4. Mix brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa; sprinkle over batter.
5. Pour water evenly over batter.
6. Bake for 45 minutes.

(Granny’s Note: Cake will rise to top and chocolate sauce settles to the bottom. Cut in squares and spoon over cake. I think we always just spooned it.)

(Source: Betty Crocker cookbook, over 50 years old)