1 c. water
2 cubes butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla

Bring water, butter and cocoa to a boil. Sift together flour, salt and soda. Mix all ingredients well. Bake in greased flour pan 25 to 30 minutes at 375 degrees.

FROSTING:

2/3 cube butter
6 tbsp. milk
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla

Bring to boil, remove from heat. Add 1 package powdered sugar (or until right consistency). Beat, spread on cake while still warm. Or you can use this frosting recipe.

FROSTING:

1 cube butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix and add 3 cups powdered sugar and 1 cup nuts.