| 1 | Heat oven to 350°F. |
| 2 | Grease and flour baking pan, 9x9x2". |
| 3 | Measure nuts into blender; chop on low speed. |
| 4 | Set nuts aside. |
| 5 | In order listed, measure remaining ingredients except chocolate pieces into blender. |
| 6 | Blend 30 seconds on high speed, stopping blender occasionally to scrape sides with rubber spatula. |
| 7 | (batter may be slightly lumpy). |
| 8 | Pour batter into pan. |
| 9 | Bake about 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. |
| 10 | Immediately sprinkle chocolate pieces over cake. |
| 11 | Place baking sheet over pan so contained heat will soften chocolate pieces. |
| 12 | Spread softened chocolate evenly over cake; sprinkle with reserved nuts. |
| 13 | Serve warm. |
| 14 | *to prepare cake with electric mixer, measure all ingredients except nuts and chocolate pieces into large mixer bowl. |
| 15 | Blend ?minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. |
| 16 | Beat 3 minutes high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. |
| 17 | Bake as directed. |
| 18 | **if using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt. |
