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.