1. Mix together in a bowl:
2 cups flour
1 1/3 sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 T. cocoa
2. Stir in
1 cup milk
4 T vegetable oil
2 cups chopped nuts (if you want)
3. Spread mixture in ungreased 9 x 13 pan.
4. Blend in a small bowl:
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
5. Sprinkle brown sugar/cocoa mixture on top of the mixture in the 9 x 13 pan.
6. Pour 3 1/2 cups hot water over all.
7. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
