2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sour cream
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking powder

Bring to a boil 2 sticks of butter and 1 cup water and 4 tablespoons cocoa. Add all at once to flour mixture while hot. Cream well. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes.

ICING:

Boil 1 stick butter, 4 tablespoons cocoa, 5 tablespoons milk. Add all at once to a box of confectioner's sugar plus 1 tablespoon vanilla. Add chopped nuts if desired. Pour icing on cake as it comes from the oven.