2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 heaping tsp. cinnamon
1 c. water
4 tbsp. cocoa
2 sticks butter
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 slightly beaten eggs

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
1/3 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (1 lb.) box 10X sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix in bowl 2 cups sugar, 2 cups flour and 1 heaping teaspoon of cinnamon. In 2 quart pan bring to boil 1 cup water, 4 tablespoons cocoa and 2 sticks butter. Then add to flour mixture; blend well. Then add 1 teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in 3/4 cup buttermilk, then add 2 slightly beaten eggs. Cook for 25 to 35 minutes.

FROSTING: Bring to boil butter, cocoa and milk. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Refrigerate.