CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE

2 CUPS FLOUR

2 CUPS SUGAR

1 TEASPOON BAKING SODA

4 TABLESPOONS COCOA

1 CUP WATER

2 CUBES BUTTER (1 CUP)

1/2 CUP BUTTERMILK (OR 1/2 C. MILK W/1 TBLSP VINEGAR ADDED)

3 EGGS

1 TEASPOON VANILLA

FROSTING
6 TABLESPOONS BUTTER

4 TABLESPOONS COCOA

6 TABLESPOONS CANNED EVAPORATED MILK

4-5 CUPS POWDERED SUGAR

1 TEASPOON VANILLA

1 CUP CHOPPED WALNUTS (optional--but they make it really good)

Stir together flour, sugar, and soda in mixer bowl.  Bring water, butter, and cocoa to boil in small saucepan, stirring constantly with whisk.  Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients and stir.  Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla.  Beat until well mixed.  Pour into greased (bottom only) 9x13 pan and bake at 350 degress for 30-35 minutes. 

Frosting:  Cook butter, cocoa and milk until boiling.  Pour in mixer bowl and add powdered sugar and vanilla.  Add nuts if desired.  FROST WHILE CAKE IS WARM.  I like to keep any leftovers  in the fridge, covered.