1 c. water
1 stick butter
1/2 c. vegetable oil
4 tbsp. cocoa
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
Dash of salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix water, butter, vegetable oil and cocoa in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Pour chocolate mixture over flour and sugar; mix well. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Mix butter, cocoa and milk in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; add powdered sugar, vanilla and nuts. Beat well. Pour on top of cake while both are still warm.