2 c. self rising flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. boiling water
4 tbsp. cocoa
2 sticks butter
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together flour and sugar. In pan boil water, cocoa and butter. Pour this mixture over flour and sugar. Add eggs, buttermilk and vanilla.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes in a 13 x 9 pan.

Icing:

1 stick butter
6 tbsp. milk
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 box powdered sugar

Boil this and add 1 box powdered sugar. Mix and spread over warm cake. Nuts can be added to frosting.