1 c. water
3 sticks butter
8 tbsp. cocoa
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
4 tbsp. milk
Approximately 1 lb. powdered sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. sour milk (add vinegar to it)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

In saucepan combine 1 cup water, 2 sticks butter and 4 tablespoons cocoa. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add 2 cups sugar and 2 cups flour, beating with mixer until smooth. Add 2 eggs, 1/2 cup sour milk, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Pour into greased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

FROSTING:

In saucepan mix 1 stick butter, 4 tablespoons cocoa and 4 tablespoons milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon vanilla, nuts and powdered sugar as needed (approximately 1 pound).