Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Combine first four ingredients in a mixing bowl. Boil together the margarine, cocoa and water. Pour over dry ingredients. Add the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Pour into a greased 18 × 13 × 1″ baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 22-25 minutes. Frost while sill warm with this frosting.

2. 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

3. 1 cup nuts chopped

4. combine and set aside

5. Boil together:

6. 1/2 cup margarine

7. 1/4 cup cocoa

8. 1/3 cup buttermilk

9. Combine with powdered sugar mixture and beat until smooth. Spread on warm cake.

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