2 c. sugar
2 c. sifted flour
1 stick butter
1/2 c. shortening
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla

FROSTING:

1 stick butter
2 tbsp. cocoa
3 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 box powdered sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Bring butter, cocoa, and milk to a boil, stirring while heating. Pour into mixing bowl and add vanilla and powdered sugar. Beat well. Stir in nuts. Spread on cake.