Texas Sheet Cake

We had this for dessert on Sunday. I haven't had it in a few years. I LOVE THIS CAKE. I was thinking that really this is a recipe that every good cook should have in her arsenal because it is so good for potlucks and company. I copied this recipe from cooks.com.

TEXAS SHEET CAKE

2 c. sugar 2 c. flour 1 c. water 1/4 tsp. salt 3 1/2 tbsp. cocoa 1 c. butter (2 sticks) 1/2 c. buttermilk 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. soda 2 eggs Sift sugar and flour together. Boil together the water, salt, cocoa and butter; pour into the sugar and flour mixture. Add the buttermilk, vanilla, soda and eggs; mix together well. Pour into greased cookie sheet with rim (17 x 11 x 1 inch). Bake 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees. Ice with icing below. TEXAS SHEET CAKE ICING: 1/2 c. butter (1 stick) 3 1/2 tbsp. cocoa 6 tbsp. buttermilk 16 oz. powdered sugar 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 c. chopped nuts Boil well the butter, cocoa and buttermilk. Remove from heat and add sugar, vanilla and nuts. Spread on hot or warm cake.