2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 sticks butter
4 tsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix flour and sugar. Mix in saucepan the butter, and cocoa. Add water. Bring to a rapid boil. Pour over flour and sugar mixture. Stir well; add buttermilk, eggs, soda, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix well; pour on greased cookie sheet with sides. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Substitute for commercial buttermilk put 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice in measuring cup. Fill to 1/2 cup with milk.

ICING:

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 box powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Mix together and bring to boil the butter, cocoa, and milk. Remove from heat and add sugar, vanilla, and nuts. Spread on while hot.