2 c. self-rising flour
2 c. sugar
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. Wesson oil
1 stick butter
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix flour, sugar and cocoa. In saucepan combine and bring to a boil the water, oil and butter. Pour over flour/sugar mixture and beat well.

In separate bowl mix buttermilk, soda, eggs and vanilla, then add to the other mixture. Beat well and bake in a large oblong baking pan at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

ICING:

1 lb. box confectioners sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 c. chopped nuts
1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa

Combine sugar and cocoa in mixing bowl. In saucepan melt butter with milk and bring to a boil. Pour over sugar and cocoa; beat until mixed well. Stir in nuts and spread over cake while cake is still warm.