2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
4 sticks butter
8 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. buttermilk
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 box powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Sift together flour, soda, and sugar. Let stand. Melt 2 sticks butter, 4 tablespoons cocoa, 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Pour over dry ingredients. Add 1/2 cup buttermilk, 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour into greased, floured 16 x 11 inch cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 10 minutes longer. Spread icing on cake while hot.

ICING:

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. buttermilk
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Melt butter, cocoa and buttermilk and bring to rapid boil. Ad 1 box powdered sugar all at once. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Stir together then spread on cake. YOU CAN'T STOP WITH JUST ONE PIECE!