Brownies

3/4 c. sifted cake flour                    1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder                   2 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
                                                    1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/3 c. butter or margarine              1 tsp. vanilla
2 sq. baking chocolate (2 oz)

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Melt butter and baking chocolate over low heat. Cream sugar and eggs in a separate bowl.  Add chocolate mixture to creamed mixture. Add dry ingredients. Stir in nuts and vanilla.

Bake in well-greased 8x8" baking pan at 350 deg. for 25-35 minutes. Do not overbake. Cut while warm. Frost with a chocolate icing, if desired (See Volume 2, Frostings, Icing, Fillings).