Ingredients
2 cups sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup baking cocoa1 cup water2 large eggs1/2 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extractICING:1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup baking cocoa1/3 cup milk2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chopped walnuts
Preparation
In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring butter, cocoa and water to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat. Add to dry ingredients and mix well.
In a small bowl, beat eggs. Add buttermilk and vanilla; mix well. Stir into cocoa mixture. Pour into a greased 15x10-x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring the butter, cocoa and milk to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; add sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Spread over hot cake; immediately sprinkle with nuts. Cool completely on a wire rack.
