Texas Hot Cocoa Cake

• cocoa↗3 1⁄2 - 4 tablespoons
• butter↗1⁄4 lb
• vegetable oil↗1⁄2 cup
• water↗1 cup
• sugar↗2 cups
• Wondra Flour↗2 cups
• buttermilk↗1⁄2 cup
• eggs↗2
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• Frosting↗
• butter, melted↗1⁄2 cup
• cocoa↗3 1⁄2 - 4 tablespoons
• milk↗6 tablespoons
• (1 lb) box confectioners' sugar↗1
• nuts (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine in saucepan cocoa, butter, oil, and water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, stirring; let cool.

3. 3

   Combine sugar and flour in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Pour cocoa mixture, when cooled, over flour and sugar; and beat until smooth.

5. 5

   Combine buttermilk, eggs, soda, cinnamon and vanilla; then beat into above mixture.

6. 6

   Grease and flour a 13x9 inch pan; bake at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

7. 7

   Frosting: Start 10 minutes before baking is done.

8. 8

   Combine frosting ingredients except for confectioner's sugar in a bowl, mix.

9. 9

   Add confectioner's sugar; stir well, then beat until thick.

10. 10

    Spoon frosting over hot cake.

11. 11

    Top with nuts if desired.