Shawneetown Cake

Source: Surefine Foods pamphlet

2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter or margarine
1 cup water
3 tablespoons cocoa

In large mixing bowl, combine eggs and buttermilk. Beat in sugar, flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon and baking soda: set aside.

Combine butter, water and cocoa in medium saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat and continue boiling for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then, add to butter and beat until smooth and well blended. Pour into a greased 9 x 13-inch pan.

Bake in preheated 400 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool.

Spread evenly with Icing.

Icing:
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 pound powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Combine butter, milk and cocoa in a medium saucepan; bring to boil, reduce heat and continue boiling 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Beat with sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and nuts.