Ingredients

1 1/2 Cup flour
1 Teaspoon baking powder
1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Cup butter, softened
1/2 Cup packed brown sugar
1 Teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 Cup water
1 12-ounce package milk chocolate chips, divided
1 Cup chopped walnuts, optional

Instructions

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Beat in eggs. Gradually beat in dry ingredients alternately with water. Stir in 1 cup milk chocolate chips and nuts, if desired. Pour into greased 9-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until cake tests done. Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over warm cake. Let stand for 5 minutes until chips are shiny and soft. Spread evenly over cake. Cool before cutting.