Gooey Chocolate Buttermilk Sheet Cake

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1. 01

   Cake:

2. 02

   Preheat oven to 350 F (180C).

3. 03

   In a large saucepan, bring to a boil the water, cocoa, oil and butter or margarine.

4. 04

   Mix the flour, sugar, salt and soda in a large mixing bowl.

5. 05

   Whisk in the hot mixture and mix well.

6. 06

   To this add the buttermilk, vanilla and the beaten eggs; continue mixing.

7. 07

   Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9"x13" oblong baking pan.

8. 08

   Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle.

9. 09

   Remove from the oven and frost while still warm.

10. 10

    Frosting:

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    In a large pan set over medium heat, melt the butter and the cocoa powder and milk.

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    Stir in the sugar and vanilla; whisk until smooth.

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    Add the chopped nuts if desired; stir well and spread on the warm cake.

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    Let cake cool before serving.