Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   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
                        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.