CAMPER'S SAUCEPAN FUDGE CAKE

1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup water
1 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoons vanilla
nine chocolate covered mint patties (optional)

NOTE: this recipe is for use on an electric range or hot plate only. Do not use with with a gas stove.

Choose a heavy cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven with a tightly fitting cover.

Place chocolate, water and butter into a 2 quart saucepan and cook over medium heat until chocolate has melted.

Sift together dry ingredients and mix with melted chocolate until smooth. Stir in egg, milk, and vanilla; beat with a spoon or electric mixer for one minute.

Cover tightly and bake 40 minutes on top of the stove using the lowest possible heat setting.

Cake is done when top springs back in the center when pressed lightly with finger.

Uncover and allow to cool five minutes before removing from the pan. Turn out and turn right side up.

Arrange nine chocolate covered mint patties over top of cake while cake is still hot so that chocolate will soften and in three to five minutes. Use a knife or spatula to spread softened mints.