CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK SHEET CAKE

CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK SHEET CAKE

2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 sticks (1/2 lb) margarine
4 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 cup water
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs

Sift the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. Melt the margarine and mix with the cocoa powder and water. Bring to a rapid boil and pour over the dry ingredients. Add the buttermilk and eggs and beat until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Bake in a cookie sheet pan with edges in a preheated oven at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes.

For icing:
Melt 1 stick of margarine then add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and 6 tablespoons of buttermilk. Bring to a boil and add 1 box of powdered (confectioners) sugar and 1 cup black walnuts. Spread the icing over the cake while the cake is still hot.