2 sticks butter
1 c. water
1/4 c. cocoa
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
Dash of salt
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Bring butter, water, and cocoa to a boil. Mix flour, sugar, soda, and salt in a bowl. Mix all ingredients together. Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes on greased cookie sheet.

FROSTING:

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

Heat butter, cocoa, and buttermilk until butter is melted. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and nuts.