2 sticks butter
3 tbsp. cocoa
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. water
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Do not cook in layers.

In a skillet melt butter. Add water and cocoa, letting it come to a boil. Pour over flour and sugar that has been sifted in a mixer bowl. Blend slowly. Add beaten eggs. Then add soda, vanilla and buttermilk. Pour into greased pan and bake for 20 minutes.

HOT FUDGE FROSTING:

1 stick butter, melted
6 tbsp. milk
3 tbsp. cocoa
1 box powdered sugar

Add milk and cocoa to melted butter. Let come to a boil and pour over sugar in a mixer bowl. Blend at medium speed until well mixed. Pour over hot cake and let stand 1 hour before cutting.