1/2 lb. butter
1 c. water
4 tbsp. cocoa
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1/2 c. sour cream

Bring to boil butter, water and cocoa. Remove from heat. Add flour, sugar and salt. Beat in baking soda, eggs and sour cream. Pour into large greased 10 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 3 pan. Bake 375 degrees for 20-22 minutes, no more.

ICING:

1/4 lb. butter
1 box confectioners' sugar
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla or instant coffee
1 c. chopped nuts

Bring to boil butter, cocoa and milk. Remove from heat. Add nuts, sugar and vanilla (or coffee). Spread over cake as soon as cake is taken from oven. Let cool.