2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

Mix these together and set aside.

2 sticks butter

1 cup water

3 ½ T. cocoa

Combine these in a saucepan and cook to a boil.

Pour over flour mixture, and blend well.

Add: ½ cup buttermilk

2 eggs unbeaten

½ t. salt

1 t. baking soda

Mix well and pour into a greased 12 x 18 inch pan.

Bake 20 minutes at 350°.

(I sometimes use a smaller pan and bake for 30 minutes.)

Frosting:

1 stick butter

1/3 cup buttermilk

4 T. cocoa

Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in 1 box powdered sugar.

Add one teaspoon vanilla and ½ cup chopped nuts. (or nuts may be added on top last)