1/4 lb. butter
1/2 c. liquid shortening
3 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla

ICING:

1/4 lb. butter
2 1/2 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 lb. box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

CAKE: Melt butter with liquid shortening, cocoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir. Sift sugar and flour in a large bowl. Pour liquid mixture over flour mixture, beat until smooth. Add buttermilk, eggs, soda, cinnamon and vanilla, mixing well. Bake at 400 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.

ICING: Melt butter, cocoa and milk in pan, do not boil. Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla and nuts. While icing is hot, pour over cake, still in baking pan as soon as it is removed from oven. Icing will drip into cake and over sides. Use 9 x 12 inch baking dish.