Cookie Sheet Cake

Grease and flour 11x17 jelly roll pan.

Sift together and set aside:
2 C. flour
2 C sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda

Combine and bring to a boil, then pour into dry mixture:
1/2 C  butter (1 stick)
1/2 C shortening
1 C. water
3-4 Tbsp. cocoa

Beat together and add to above combination:
2-3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 C. buttermilk

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes..

Ice cake while warm with the following:
1/2 C. butter, melted
3-4 Tbsp. cocoa
3-4 C. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
6 Tbsp. buttermilk
1/2 C. chopped nuts (opt.)

Cut into small, square pieces and place on a serving dish to serve.