2 sticks butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
2 beaten eggs
1/2 c. sour cream

Melt the butter, cocoa and water. Bring to a boil. Add the sugar, flour, salt, baking soda and vanilla extract. Mix the eggs and sour cream. Add all ingredients and mix well.

Bake in large 9 x 13 cake pan at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes. Pour icing over cake at once.

Icing:

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 box powdered (confectioners') sugar
1 c. nuts
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Mix the butter, cocoa and milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add the powdered sugar, nuts and vanilla extract.