1 c  Flour
8    Heaping Tbls cocoa
1 ts Baking powder
3/4 ts Salt
1 c  Sugar
2 tb Butter, melted
1 ts Vanilla
1/2 c  Milk
1/2 c  Chopped walnuts, optional
1 2/3 c  Boiling water

Stir together flour, 3 Tbsp. of the cocoa, baking powder, and salt;
set aside.

In large bowl, combine 1/2 C. sugar, butter, and vanilla. Stir flour
mixture into sugar mixture alternately with milk, blending well after
each addition. Stir in nuts.

In 2 qt. casserole dish, combine the remaining 1/2 C. sugar, 5 Tbsp.
cocoa, and boiling water. Drop batter by tablespoons onto hot
mixture. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes, or until top
is crusty.