In large saucepan over low heat, mix 1 stick butter, 4 tablespoons cocoa, 1 cup hot water. When melted, add 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon which have been sifted together. Then add 1/2 cup of buttermilk and 2 eggs (beaten). Mix well; batter will be thin. Bake in a greased oblong pan for 40-50 minutes at 350 degrees.

ICING:

1 1/2 sticks butter
1 1/2 tbsp. cocoa
4 1/2 tsp. milk

Cook until butter melts. Add 3 cups of sifted powdered sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Pour icing over hot cake.