Nov 24, 2022 1 min read

Melt:

1 cup margarine

1 cup water

1/4 cup cocoa

In mixing bowl, beat:

2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Then add the melted ingredients. Beat well and add:

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 eggs

1/2 cup buttermilk

Pour into greased and floured cook sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.  While cake is baking make the frosting.

Frosting

Bring to boil

1/3 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup margarine

1/4 cup cocoa

Add to 2 cups powdered sugar. Beat well and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla.

Spread on warm cake and sprinkle with finely ground nuts.

Alberta Decker 

McKeesport