Ingredients

1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
3/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons melted shortening

Fudge Sauce:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup boiling water

Directions

Combine flour, sugar, salt, cocoa, baking powder and nuts; blend with milk and melted shortening. Pour into a well-greased 9-inch square pan.

For sauce, combine sugars and cocoa; blend in vanilla and boiling water. Pour over top of cake. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Serve with whipped cream if desired. Makes 6 servings.

Each serving contains 406 calories; 7 gm fat; 218 mg sodium; 1 mg cholesterol.