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

FROSTING:

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

Put flour and sugar in a bowl. Set aside. Bring to a boil in a saucepan the butter, cocoa and water. Pour over flour and sugar. Add buttermilk, eggs, cinnamon, soda and vanilla. Mix well with mixer. Pour into a greased and floured 17 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes.

Frosting: In saucepan bring cocoa, butter and milk to boil. Remove from heat, add powdered sugar, beat with mixer. Add vanilla and nuts. Remove cake from oven and pour hot frosting over the hot cake.