2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine flour and sugar in large mixing bowl. In saucepan, put butter, shortening, cocoa and water; bring to a rapid boil and pour into flour and sugar mixture. MIX WELL. Add other ingredients and mix well. Put into greased 11 x 16-inch pan and bake at 400°F for 30 minutes. MAKE ICING 5 minutes before cake has finished baking.

Icing:

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 box (3 1/2 c.) powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. flaked coconut

Bring to a boil the butter, cocoa and milk; stir constantly to keep from burning. Remove from heat and add other ingredients. SPREAD ON HOT CAKE.