BAKED FUDGE

Baked Fudge

     Another dish from the Victorian Sampler. 

4 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c cocoa
1 c. chopped nuts, walnuts or pecans
2 tsp. vanilla

Cream eggs and sugar.  Add melted butter.  Sift flour and cocoa together after combining and add to mixture.  Add nuts and vanilla.  Pour into 9 x 12-inch greased pan.  Set in a pan of hot water and bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until crusty on top and soft inside.  Serve warm with scoop of ice cream and garnish with a maraschino cherry.  
Serves 8 to 12

Note:  Of course it doesn't stay hot forever.  We microwaved each serving for precisely 20 seconds before serving.  It must be served hot and the maraschino is indispensable.