2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 stick butter
1/2 c. shortening
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Sift together in large bowl flour, sugar and salt. In saucepan place butter, shortening, cocoa and water. Bring to rapid boil and pour over flour mixture. Stir well. Add mixing by hand, the remaining ingredients; mix well. Batter will be quite thin. Pour into greased 16 x 11 inch pan or two smaller pans. Bake 20 minutes at 400 degrees.

ICING:

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 box (1 lb.) confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. chopped nuts

Combine butter, cocoa and milk and bring to rapid boil. Remove from heat and add to confectioners' sugar, vanilla and nuts. Beat well. Spread icing over cake in pan while still hot. Cool thoroughly before cutting.