1 stick butter
1/2 c. oil
3 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water

2ND MIXTURE:

2 c. sugar
2 c. self-rising flour (sift together)

3RD MIXTURE:

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

Mix together 1st mixture, add 2nd mixture, add 3rd mixture. Bake in a greased sheet pan for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

ICING:

1 box powdered sugar
2 sticks melted butter
6 tbsp. milk
2 tbsp. cocoa
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Heat butter, milk, cocoa in pan. Do not boil. Stir in sugar, vanilla and nuts. Start making icing 5 minutes before cake is done. Pour over cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.