Cookie Sheet Cake

by Nancy

Mix:

2 c. flour

2 c. sugar

2 t. cinnamon

1 t. baking soda

Bring to a boil:

1 c. margarine

4 T. cocoa

1 c. water

Pour over dry ingredients.

Add:

2 eggs

1/2 c. buttermilk*

1 t. vanilla

1/2 c. nuts

Beat well and pour out on a greased jelly roll pan or cookie sheet with sides(10 1/2 x 15 1/2)

Bake at 350ºF. for 20 min.

Icing:

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly

1 stick margarine (1/2 c.)

4 T. cocoa

Let cool and then add 6 T. buttermilk*

Pour mixture  over one box of powdered sugar.  Beat well.  

Add:

3/4 c. nuts

1 t. vanilla

Pour icing over cake while still warm.

If you have no buttermilk, use milk to which 1 T. lemon juice has been added.