Hot Fudge Walnut Pudding Cake
Source: Butter Council advertisement, 11/6/94
Makes 8 servings

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
7 tbsp. cocoa, divided
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/4 cups hot water
Sweetened whipped topping or cream
Chopped walnuts

Heat oven to 350F. In a bowl, stir together 3/4 cup sugar, flour, 3 tbsp. cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, butter and vanilla; beat until smooth.

Stir in chocolate chips. Pour batter into and 8 or 9-inch square baking pan. Stir together the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar and remaining 4 tbsp. cocoa; sprinkle mixture evenly over batter. Pour hot water over top; do not stir.

Bake 35-40 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes. Spoon into dessert dishes, spooning sauce from bottom of pan over top. Garnish with whipped topping and walnuts.