1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. butter
1 c. sugar
6 tbsp. cocoa
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. self-rising flour
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Melt butter; mix with sugar, cocoa, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in flour, then nuts. Pour into square pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.