Chocolate Float

Directions

1. 1
   Boil 1 cup sugar and 2 cups water for 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar.
3. 3
   Add vanilla.
4. 4
   Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture alternating with milk.
5. 5
   Mix well.
6. 6
   Pour hot syrup into 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
7. 7
   Drop batter by spoonfuls into syrup.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° for 40 to 50 minutes.
9. 9
   Serve with whipped cream or ice cream and top with nuts.