2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 c. shortening
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. cold water
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs

Sift flour and sugar together in large bowl. In saucepan bring to boil the butter, shortening, cocoa and cold water; pour over flour and sugar. Add remaining ingredients and pour into large rimmed cookie sheet, 10 x 15 inches. Bake 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Last 5 minutes of baking time make icing. In saucepan bring to a boil: 5 tbsp. milk 4 tbsp. cocoa

Add to above mixture: 1 c. nuts 1 lb. powdered sugar

Beat smooth and spread on hot cake.