Chocolate Pudding Cake

You are in for a treat with this recipe:from Isaac Hayes's cookbook "Cooking with Heart and Soul." It's so easy to make! If you like chocolate, you've got the right recipe!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 18 1⁄4 ounces  devil's food cake mix
• 1 (3 ounce) package chocolate pudding, cooked according to box instructions
• 2  cups milk (to make the pudding)
• 1  cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
• 6  ounces chocolate chips

Directions

1. Prepare pudding mix and 2 cups milk in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Let boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Let set till cool.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
3. Grease and flour a 13x9-inch baking pan.
4. In a large bowl, combine the dry cake mix and the prepared pudding.
5. Add the chopped nut, if using.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
7. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, lightly pressing them into the batter.
8. Bake the cake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. Slice and serve.