baked devil's float

Ingredients For baked devil's float

• 1 c

  flour
• 1/2 c

  cocoa powder, divided
• 1 1/4 c

  sugar
• 2 tsp

  baking powder
• 1 pinch

  salt
• 1/2 c

  milk
• 3 Tbsp

  butter, melted
• 1 1/2 tsp

  good vanilla extract
• 1/2 c

  packed brown sugar, light
• 1 1/4 c

  water, boiling
• whipping cream, whipped
• 1/2 c

  walnuts chopped (optional)