BAKED CHOCOLATE PUDDING

1 cup flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, divided use
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup nuts
2 tbsp melted butter or margarine
3/4 to 1 cup brown sugar
1 cup hot water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9x5 or 8x8-inch baking dish well.

Combine and sift flour, granulated sugar, 3 tbsp cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Stir vanilla into the milk and add to the dry ingredients. Stir in nuts and melted butter. Pour into prepared baking dish.

Combine 3/4 to 1 cup brown sugar and the remaining 3 tbsp cocoa. Sprinkle over the batter in the baking dish. Pour 1 cup hot water over all.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.

Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.