ut in bowl:

2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. sugar

Melt in pan 2 sticks butter, then mix in 4 tablespoons cocoa and add 1 cup water. Bring to a rapid boil and pour over dry ingredients slowly while using mixer. When this is mixed add:

1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix well.

Bake cake in large cookie sheet with edge at 350 degrees until done. Use you own judgment as to the time. Frost while hot.

ICING:

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. buttermilk

Bring to a boil and remove from stove then add 1 pound powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup nuts.