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

Bring butter, water and cocoa to a boil. Remove from heat. Add flour, sugar, soda and cinnamon. Beat buttermilk and eggs together and add to above mixture. Beat and pour onto greased and floured 11 x 16 inch cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

ICING:

1 stick butter
6 tbsp. milk
4 tbsp. cocoa

Boil together. Remove from heat and add 1 box powdered sugar and pecans if desired. Pour on cake while cake is still hot.