Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
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In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring water, butter, shortening and cocoa to a boil. Add to dry ingredients and mix well. In a small bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. Stir into cocoa mixture. Pour into a greased . Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine butter, cocoa and milk; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; mix well. Spread over hot cake; sprinkle with pecans. Cool on a wire rack.
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