Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. margarine or butter
  • 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 c. unsifted flour
  • 1 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. each: baking soda and cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 c. confectioners sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped California walnuts

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In saucepan, melt 1 cup butter; stir in 1/4 cup cocoa, then water.
  • Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
  • In large mixer bowl, beat flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cocoa mixture, 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, eggs and vanilla.
  • Pour into greased 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until top is firm.
  • In saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter with 1/4 cup cocoa and remaining sweetened condensed milk. Stir in confectioners sugar and walnuts; spread on warm cake.