2 c. self-rising flour
2 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 c. Crisco
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 box confectioners' sugar

Sift together in large bowl 2 cups flour and 2 cups sugar. In pan put 1 stick butter, 1/2 cup Crisco, 4 tablespoons cocoa and 1 cup water. Bring to a rapid boil and pour over flour and sugar mixture; stir well. Add 1/2 cup buttermilk, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Beat smooth and pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake 20 minutes at 400 degrees.

ICING:

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk

Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add 1 box confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla; mix well. Top with nuts.