TEXAS COCOA CAKE 
1/4 lb. butter
1/2 c. oil
3 tbsp. Hershey's dark cocoa
1 c. water

Melt together on stove or in microwave. 2 c. flour 2 eggs 1/4 c. buttermilk 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla

Pour chocolate sauce over dry ingredients. Beat approximately 2 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla, buttermilk. Beat an additional 4 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes in a 9x13 inch pan.

ICING:

1/4 lb. butter
2 1/2 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. evaporated milk

Melt together on stove or in microwave. Add 1 box powdered sugar and 1 cup nuts. Pour over cake while cake is still hot.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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