2 sticks butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
2 eggs
2 c. flour

Place butter, cocoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add rest of ingredients. Mix well and pour in a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

TOPPING;
1 stick butter
6 tbsp. milk
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
1 box powdered sugar
1 c. chopped nuts (opt.)

Place butter, milk and cocoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla, sugar and nuts. Mix well and pour over hot cake.