1 stick butter
½ c. shortening
1 c. water
4 Tbsp. cocoa
Mix and bring to a full boil.
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
½ tsp. salt
Sift together. Add hot mixture to flour.
1 tsp. baking soda
½ c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk. Add eggs and vanilla to batter.
Batter will be thin. Bake in large cookie sheet with sides at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Icing:
1 stick butter
4 Tbsp. cocoa
6 Tbsp. milk
1 lb. powdered sugar
Bring to a boil. Pour over warm cake. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if you wish.
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