Ingredients

1/4

cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

3

tablespoons granulated sugar

2

teaspoons baking cocoa

1/2

teaspoon baking powder

1/8

teaspoon salt

2

tablespoons milk

2

teaspoons vegetable oil

1/4

teaspoon vanilla

2

tablespoons chopped nuts

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

1

tablespoon baking cocoa

1/2

cup hot water

2

scoops ice cream

Sliced bananas, if desired

Additional chopped nuts, if desired

Maraschino cherry, if desired

Preparation

Mix flour, granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons cocoa, the baking powder and salt in 24-ounce microwavable casserole. Stir in milk, oil and vanilla until smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons nuts. Sprinkle with brown sugar and 1 tablespoon cocoa.

Place water in 1-cup microwavable measure. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds or until boiling. Pour over batter.

Microwave uncovered on High 2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes, rotating casserole 1/4 turn after 1 minute, until cake is set but still glossy. Serve warm topped with ice cream. Garnish with sliced bananas, additional nuts and cherries.