Fudge Batter Pudding

By MaryEllen

Ingredients

• Batter:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons shortening, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ¾ cup nuts, chopped
• Topping:
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup cocoa
• 1¾ cups hot water

Details

Adapted from ourstate.com

Preparation

Step 1

For batter, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, shortening, and vanilla. Mix together until smooth. Stir in nuts. Pour into greased 8 x 8-inch pan. For topping, mix together brown sugar and cocoa. Sprinkle over batter. Pour hot water over topping and batter. Bake at 350° for approximately 45 minutes.