CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE

2 cups milk
1 box chocolate pudding mix
1 box of chocolate cake mix
2 eggs
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup walnuts, chopped
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)

In a saucepan, combine milk and pudding mix. Cook until thick. In a large bowl, add cooked pudding, dry cake mix, and eggs. Mix well and poor into a greased 9- by 13- by 2-inch pan. Cover with chocolate chips and walnuts. Bake according to cake box directions. Icing is not necessary. May serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
Serves how many: 12