2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
2 sticks butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vinegar

Sift sugar and flour into mixing bowl. Place in boiler butter, cocoa, water, and bring to a boil stirring and pour over sugar and flour; stir. Add soda, buttermilk and beat. Add to mix. Add eggs, cinnamon, and vinegar. Pour into 13 x 9 greased pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until done.

ICING:

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (1 lb.) box confectioners sugar
1 c. chopped nuts

Before cake is done, mix butter, cocoa, and milk and bring to boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla, confectioners sugar, and nuts. As soon as cake is done, pour icing over HOT cake.