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Melt butter in the bottom of a 9 inch square cake pan, and mix in the brown sugar and water.
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Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the mixture.
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Melt the chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
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Remove from heat when melted, and let cool for just a few minutes, stirring to prevent it from hardening.
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In a separate bowl, cream the shortening with sugar until fluffy.
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Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each.
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Beat in the melted chocolate.
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Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk.
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Spoon the batter over the walnuts in the cake pan.
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Bake at 350 F for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Let cool 5 minutes.
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Turn cake out onto a serving plate.
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Serve warm with whipped cream.
