2 c. self-rising flour
2 c. sugar
1 stick butter
5 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs, beaten well
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla

FROSTING:

1 stick butter
5 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 box powdered sugar
2 c. chopped nuts

Mix and set aside the flour and sugar. Bring to boil the butter, cocoa, water and shortening. Pour over flour mixture then add the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. Pour into greased and floured 13"x9"x2" pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

FROSTING: Bring to boil the butter, cocoa, buttermilk and vanilla. Remove from heat and add the powdered sugar and nuts. Put on cake while hot.