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

Use 2 quart pan and combine butter, water and cocoa. Heat to boiling. Remove. Add 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups sugar. Mix until blended. Add 1/2 cup sour cream (or buttermilk), 1 teaspoon baking soda and 2 eggs. Mix well. Batter WILL be thin. Pour batter into jelly roll pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 22 minutes.

Prepare frosting:

1 stick butter
3 tbsp. milk
4 tbsp. cocoa

Remove from heat and add:

1 box confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Spread on hot cake CAREFULLY. Cool in pan.