1/2 lb. butter
1 c. water
4 tbsp. cocoa
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/2 c. sour cream
1 tsp. baking soda

Boil first 3 ingredients and remove from heat. Sift together flour, sugar, and salt and add to boiled mixture. Then add remaining ingredients. Beat and pour into greased 15x10 pan. Cook at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

FROSTING:

1/4 lb. butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 lb. confectioners sugar
1 c. nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Boil first 3 ingredients, then add remaining ingredients.