2 c. flour
2 c. white sugar
2 sticks butter
4 tbsp. cocoa (not chocolate)
1 c. water
1/2 c. sour cream (or a little more)
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla

1. Mix flour and sugar in mixing bowl. Heat butter, cocoa and water in saucepan, bringing to a rapid boil. Pour over flour mixture.

2. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Pour into large greased and floured cookie sheet (jelly roll pan) at least 10 x 15 inches.

3. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Meanwhile the cake is baking.

4. In saucepan make icing. Mix 4 tablespoons cocoa, 1 stick butter and 6 tablespoons milk. Bring to a boil. Add 1 box (1 pound) powdered sugar; mix well. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup chopped nuts. Beat well. Pour over cake immediately, it comes out of oven.