Instructions: Cake: Sift flour and sugar together. Bring butter, shortening, water and cocoa to a boil in a sauce pan. Pour over flour mixture while still hot.

Add buttermilk, eggs, soda and vanilla. Spoon into a large baking sheet with sides. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. Ice cake while still hot.

Icing: Combine butter, cocoa and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil.

Remove from heat. Add powdered sugar, vanilla and nuts. Mix well. This

If you would like to email yourself the recipe for later use, or share the recipe with your friends or family, enter the email addresses below and this recipe will be emailed to you and others as well.