2 cubes butter

1 c water

3 Tbsp cocoa

2 c flour

2 c sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp soda

1 tsp vanilla

2 eggs, beaten

½ c buttermilk

Frosting: 1 cube butter

6 Tbsp milk

3 Tbsp cocoa

4 c powdered sugar

½ c nuts, chopped

Bring first three ingredients to boil. Add to dry ingredients. Mix well. Add vanilla, egg, and buttermilk.

Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.

Melt butter, add other ingredients. Frost cake when it is done.