2 c. sugar
2 c. self-rising flour
1 c. water
1/2 c. Wesson oil
1 stick butter
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 tbsp. cocoa
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda (may omit)
1 tsp. vanilla

Icing:

1 box powdered sugar
3 tbsp. cocoa
1 stick butter
6 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix sugar and flour in large mixing bowl. In large boiler, mix water, Wesson oil, butter and cocoa, until butter melts. Pour over dry ingredients. In small bowl, mix buttermilk and soda together. Mix with other ingredients. In another bowl, add eggs and vanilla together. Mix all ingredients together.

Bake in a 13 x 9 1/2-inch greased and floured pan at 350°F for 30 minutes. While still hot, add the icing.

Mix all icing ingredients; heat in microwave for 2 minutes. Beat; spread on cake. May add chopped pecans on top of cake if desired.