1 box butter recipe cake mix (I use Duncan Hines) 3 eggs 2/3 c. Crisco 2 oz. red food color 5 tbsp. cocoa CREAM CHEESE ICING: 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1 box 4X sugar 1 stick butter 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. chopped nuts Mix all ingredients in large bowl for 2 minutes at medium speed. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 or 35 minutes. Makes 3 (8") layers or 1 (13"x9"x2") pan. ICING: Combine cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Stir 1 cup finely chopped pecans into frosting. Makes 3 cups frosting. |