Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar

1 stick of butter (not margarine)

1/2 cup Crisco Shortening

1 cup Water

4 tablespoons or 1/4 cup cocoa powder

2 eggs beaten

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 stick butter

6 tablespoons milk

4 tablespoons or 1/4 cup cocoa powder

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Sift together first 2 in large mixing bowl. Put in pan next 4, bring to boil, then add it to the flour/sugar mixture. Add next 4.

2. Beat well, pour into 9X12 baking pan.

3. Bake for 25 minutes in 400° oven.

4. While cake is baking make the icing.

5. Put in pan next 3, heat until melted then add 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar. add 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 cup chopped pecans.

6. Pour and spread onto hot cake as soon as it comes out of the oven, then cover immediately with foil to keep moist.

Bon Appetit!