Slow Cooker Hot Fudge Sundae Cake

      1 cup all-purpose flour
   1/2 cup granulated sugar
      2 tablespoons baking cocoa
      2 teaspoons baking powder
   1/2 teaspoon salt
   1/2 cup milk
      2 tablespoons vegetable oil
      1 teaspoon vanilla
   1/2 cup chopped nuts
   3/4 cup packed brown sugar
   1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 1/2 cups hot water

Step 1
Spray inside of 2 to 3 1/2 quart slower cooker with cooking spray.  Mix flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, the baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.  Stir in milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in nuts. Spread batter evenly in slow cooker.

Step 2
Mix brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa in small bowl. Stir in hot water until smooth. Pour evenly over batter in slow cooker.

Step 3
Cover and cook on high heat setting for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 4
Turn off slow cooker.  Let cake stand uncovered 30 to 40 minutes to cool slightly before serving.  Spoon warm cake into dessert dishes. Spoon sauce over top.