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

Sift flour and sugar into bowl. In saucepan, bring to a rapid boil; oil, shortening, water and cocoa. Pour over flour and sugar; mix well. Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into greased 9"x13" cake pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool and frost.

HOT CHOCOLATE CAKE ICING:

1 stick butter
3 1/2 tbsp. cocoa
1/3 c. milk
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. chopped nuts

Combine butter, cocoa and milk in saucepan. Bring to boil, add remaining ingredients. Beat well. Spread on cake.