1 1/2 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
6 eggs
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped pecans
4 (1 oz.) sqs. unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
2 c. crushed pineapple, drained

Cream first three ingredients until fluffy; beat in eggs. Stir dry ingredients into cream mixture. Divide batter. To one half of batter add nuts and chocolate. Spread in greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Add pineapple to remaining batter; spread carefully over chocolate layer.

Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until done. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar; if desired. Cut into squares.