Hot Fudge Pudding - Complete Dessert

Hot Fudge Pudding - Complete Dessert

Course :	Puddings
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	8

Ingredients:

1	cup	all-purpose flour
2/3	cup	plus 1/4 cup sugar -- divided
1/3	cup	unsweetened cocoa
2	teaspoons	baking powder
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/2	cup	milk
1/4	cup	corn oil
1	teaspoon	pure vanilla extract
1/2	cup	nuts -- chopped
1/4	cup	light brown sugar -- packed
1	package	vanilla pudding and pie filling mix -- (3 1/4 oz.)
3/4	cup	flaked coconut
1 1/2	cups	boiling water
1	pint	whipped cream or vanilla ice cream -- (optional)

Preparation:

1. Combine flour, 2/3 cup sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt in large bowl. 2. Blend in milk, corn oil and vanilla; stir in nuts. 3. Spread batter in greased 8-inch square pan or 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish. 4. Combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup sugar, pudding mix and coconut; sprinkle on top of batter. 5. Carefully pour boiling water over mixture; do not stir. 6. Bake in preheated 350 F. oven 45 minutes; cool 10 minutes. 7. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.