2 c. sugar
2 c. self-rising flour
1 stick butter
1/2 c. shortening
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda, only if using regular flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Bring butter, cocoa, and water to a boil. Mix sugar, flour, shortening, buttermilk, eggs, salt, and vanilla together. Add boiled mixture and mix about 3 minutes. Pour into greased and floured sheet cake pan and bake until done at 400 degrees. Frost while warm, nuts may be used.