1 c. water
1 stick of butter
1/2 c. shortening
4 tbsp. powdered cocoa

2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Add boiled mixture to ingredients. Pour in greased and floured 11 x 14 inch sheet cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Don't over bake.

ICING:

1 stick butter
6 tbsp. milk
4 tbsp. cocoa

Pour over 1 box powdered sugar, mix well and pour over cake. May ice while warm, add nuts to icing if desired.