CAKE:

1 tbsp. cinnamon
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 stick butter
3-4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

ICING:

1 stick butter
3 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 box powdered sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla

CAKE: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix flour, cinnamon, and sugar in bowl. Heat next 4 ingredients in pan until it reaches the boiling point. Pour hot mixture over dry mixture and add rest of ingredients. Mix well. Pour into pan. Bake for about 30 minutes. Top with Sheath Cake Icing.

ICING: Place butter, cocoa, and milk in pan; heat until it begins to boil. Remove from stove and add sifted powdered sugar. Blend well and add vanilla and nuts. Pour over hot cake. Add coconut, if desired.