Chocolate Fudge Cake

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

all-purpose flour

3/4 cup

granulated sugar

2 tbsp

unsweetened baking cocoa

2 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

milk

2 tbsp

unsalted butter or vegetable oil

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup

semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup

chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)

1 cup

packed brown sugar

1/4 cup

unsweetened baking cocoa

1 3/4 cups

hot brewed coffee or hot water

vanilla ice cream, if desired