1 stick butter
3 1/2 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. oil
1 c. water
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
Pinch salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla

In pot put butter, cocoa, oil and water; bring to a boil. Sift together sugar, flour, and salt; pour chocolate mixture over and beat. Add 2 eggs.

While beating, let soda dissolve in buttermilk. Add vanilla, then add soda and buttermilk. Bake in greased 13x9 pan at 400 degrees for 20- 25 minutes.

JAPANESE CHOCOLATE ICING:

1 stick butter
3 1/2 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Put in pot butter, cocoa, milk and bring to boil in saucepan. Add 1 box powdered sugar. Beat until smooth. Add 1 cup nuts (optional) and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread on warm cake.