2 c. plain flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. water
4 tbsp. cocoa
2 eggs
8 oz. sour cream

Mix first 4 ingredients in mixer; place next 3 in sauce pan and boil 1 minute. Add to first dry ingredients. Beat 2 eggs and add to mixture; add sour cream, mix well and pour into large, well greased baking dish. Bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees.

ICING:

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

Boil 1 minute the butter, milk, cocoa and mix with powdered sugar, nuts and vanilla; pour over cake while still warm.