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

Bring butter, cocoa, and water to a boil. Pour cocoa mixture over dry ingredients which has been sifted in a bowl. Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla; mix well. Pour into buttered cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Prepare icing while cake is cooking.

ICING:

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. buttermilk
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Mix butter, cocoa, and buttermilk; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and nuts. Mix well and spread on hot cake.