Chocolate pudding cake (for the crockpot)

1. Greasei 1 ½ quart mold or baking dish.
2. Sifti flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder.
3. In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar; add eggs, one at a time, alternately with half of the flour mixture.
4. Beat well after each addition.
5. Add milk alternately with remaining half of flour mixture.
6. Stiri in bread crumbs.
7. Pour into greased mold, cover with foil; tie in place (wire twisties work well for this).
8. Place rack in slow-cooker (crock pot).
9. Add two cups of hot water.
10. Place mold with cake on rack in pot. Cook covered, on high for 3-4 hours.
11. Serve warm or cold.
12. To serve, slice cake and spoon chocolate or fudge topping over; top with whipped cream, if desired.
13. note: this is from hp books "crockery cookery".
14. All of their cake and bread recipes require a rack that fits in the bottom of the crock pot.