Mix together and let cool:
1 C. sugar
2 1/2 Tbs. cocoa
1 1/4 C. boiling water
1 3/4 C. evaporated milk (add regular milk to make 1 3/4 cups - cans used to be bigger)
Mix in a bowl and then spread in 9X12 pyrex baking pan (spray with Pam)
1 1/2 C flour
1 C. sugar
2 1/4 tsp. baking powder
2 TBS cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 C milk
3 Tbs. oil
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Optional - 1/2 C chopped walnuts ( I usually leave these out and just let those that like them add them when I serve it).
Pour liquid mixture over the cake mixture. Bake at 350 for 30 - 40 minutes.
Serves 6 - 8
