Ingredients
Batter
- 1/2 cup C and H granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 3/4 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons salad oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Sauce
- 3/4 cup C and H golden brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups hot water
Steps
- Combine the granulated sugar, flour, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mixing bowl. Add the nuts, then stir in the milk, oil and vanilla.
- Spread into a greased 8-inch square pan.
- Mix the brown sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, 1/8 teaspoon salt and hot water, and pour it over the unbaked batter.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. As it bakes, the batter rises through a rich chocolate sauce.
- Serve warm or cold with ice cream.
Notes
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
A printed C&H Sugar recipe card (“Another recipe from Jean Porter”). The card lists “1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa”: 2 tablespoons go in the batter and 1/4 cup in the sauce.
Photo: stock photo found online.
Rosie Lee’s original recipe card
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