2 c. sugar
2 c. sifted flour

Mix well in large mixing bowl.

#2:
1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1/2 c. Crisco
1/2 c. buttermilk

Bring all this to a rapid boil in saucepan. Add to dry ingredients.

#3:
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla

Add to mixture and mix well.

#4:

Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees about 25 minutes.

ICING:

Mix while cake is baking and pour on HOT cake!

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. evaporated milk
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

BE SURE CAKE AND ICING ARE HOT!