1/2 c. butter
2 tbsp. cocoa
2 eggs
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. cooking bran
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

ICING:

1 1/2 c. icing sugar
1 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. cocoa
3-4 tbsp. boiling water

Cream sugar, butter and eggs. add dry ingredients, blend well. Spread in a 8 x 10 x 12 inch pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Cool and ice.