INGREDIENTS

1. 2cupsflour
2. 2cupssugar
3. 1/2cupbutteror margarine
4. 3-4tablespoonscocoa
5. 1cupwater
6. 1/2cupvegetable oil
7. 1/2cupbuttermilk
8. 1/2teaspoonbaking soda
9. 2eggs
10. 1teaspoonvanilla

11. Icing

12. 1/2cupbutter
13. 3tablespoonscocoa
14. 6tablespoonsbuttermilk
15. 1 (16 ounce)boxpowdered sugar
16. 1cup choppedpecansor walnuts
17. 1teaspoonvanilla

DIRECTIONS

1. Cake: Sift flour and sugar together.
2. Heat butter, cocoa, water and oil until it boils.
3. Pour hot mixture over flour and sugar.
4. Mix well by hand!
5. Add buttermilk and soda.
6. Add eggs and vanilla.
7. Mix well.
8. Bake in a well greased and floured 9×13 pan at 350 for 30-35 minutes.
9. Icing: Mix butter, cocoa and buttermilk in heavy sauce pan.
10. Heat until boils.
11. Remove from heat.
12. Add powdered sugar and mix well.
13. Add pecans or walnuts and vanilla.
14. Pour over cake while cake is still hot.