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

Sift together and set aside the sugar and flour. Bring butter, water and cocoa to a boil and pour over sugar and flour. Add remaining ingredients. Cook in oblong pan for 25 minutes at 400 degrees.

ICING:

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 box powdered sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 c. walnuts

Start icing 5 minutes before cake is done. Bring to a boil the butter, cocoa and milk. Remove from heat and add powdered sugar, vanilla and walnuts. Pour over cake while hot.