1 3/4 c. butter, softened
1 3/4 c. sugar
6 eggs
2 c. powdered sugar
2 1/4 c. flour
3/4 c. cocoa powder
2 c. chopped nuts (opt.)

GLAZE:

3/4 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. cocoa powder
1 1/2 - 2 tsp. milk

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 12 cup fluted tube pan or a 10" angel food tube pan. In large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each. Gradually add powdered sugar; blend well. By hand stir in flour, cocoa and nuts. Bake 58 to 62 minutes. (Accurate oven temperature and baking time are critical.) Cool upright in pan on rack 1 hour; invert on serving plate. Cool completely. combine glaze ingredients and spoon over cake. 16 servings.