2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon (opt.)
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
2 sticks butter
1 c. buttermilk (take out 6 tbsp. for icing)
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift flour, sugar, soda and cinnamon together. Set aside. Combine cocoa, water and butter; melt and let come to a boil. Pour this over the dry mixture and add the buttermilk, egg and vanilla. Mix by hand. Pour into a greased cookie sheet at least 17"x2" size and bake in a 400 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. While cake is cooling, prepare following icing.

Melt and let come to a boil 1 stick butter, 4 teaspoons cocoa and 6 tablespoons buttermilk. Let boil 2 or 3 minutes and add 1 box (4 c.) powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup chopped pecans. Mix well and spread over cake.