2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 sticks butter
1 c. water
3 tbsp. cocoa
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

1. Sift flour and sugar together. Bring butter, water and cocoa to a boil. Pour over flour and sugar.

2. Add remaining ingredients. Beat until smooth.

3. Bake in greased 11 1/2" x 16" pan in preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. Pour hot icing over hot cake.

ICING: Bring 1 stick butter, 6 tablespoons milk and 3 tablespoons cocoa to boil. Remove from heat. Beat in one pound confectioners' sugar, 1 cup chopped nuts and 1 teaspoon vanilla.