Saucy Fudge Pudding

This is my go-to recipe. It's quick, easy and so very delicious. Also, it's full of ingredients I always have on hand.

1 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
dash cinnamon (optional)
1/2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Mix together in the order given. Put in an 8-in casserole dish.

3/4 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1 1/2 c. hot water (hot from the tap hot, not boiling hot)

Mix together until the sugar is dissolved and pour over the first mixture.
DO NOT STIR!
To clarify; you will have a lump of batter covered with a runny mixture.

Bake at 350F for 40 minutes.

While it bakes the pudding will rise to the top and there will be a beautiful fudge sauce on the bottom.

Best served warm.

**a note about cinnamon and chocolate**
Cinnamon and chocolate are a great and classic flavour combination although still unexpected. I usually (depending on my mood) put a dash of cinnamon in any chocolate I'm baking; cake, brownies, cookies. It seems to enhance the flavour of the chocolate and adds a "what is that?" to your dish. In a good way.