1/2 lb. butter, melted
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking soda
2 eggs

Sift together the sugar, flour and soda. Combine melted butter, cocoa and boiling water. Pour over dry sifted ingredients. Beat quickly and add buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Beat again.

Bake in 10 x 15 1/2 cookie sheet pan for 15 to 20 minutes at 350°F.

Frosting:

1 stick butter, melted
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. buttermilk
1 box powdered sugar
1 c. nuts (if desired)

Combine butter, cocoa and buttermilk and bring to a boil. Add powdered sugar and nuts. Spread on cake while both are hot. Right out of the oven, start making frosting and spread.