2 sticks butter
1 c. water
3 tbsp. cocoa
2 c. self-rising flour
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1/2 c. milk

ICING:

1 stick butter
1 tbsp. vanilla flavoring
7 tbsp. milk
3 tbsp. cocoa
1 box confectioners sugar

Bring to boil: 2 sticks butter, water and 3 tablespoons cocoa. Set aside. In a bowl, mix: self-rising flour, 2 cups sugar, eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 cup milk. Combine the two mixtures; pour into a sheet pan and bake at about 325 degrees until done.

Mix the icing ingredients, except the sugar, and melt in a saucepan. Mix this with the sugar and spread icing over cake while warm. Nuts are optional.