2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. water
1 stick butter
1/2 c. Wesson oil
4 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix water, butter, oil and cocoa to form a paste. Bring to a boil. Pour over dry ingredients; mix well. Mix eggs, milk and vanilla. Add to batter. Pour into greased and floured 13x9x2 pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 box 10X sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans

Mix cocoa and milk to a paste. Add butter. Bring to a boil. Add sugar, pecans and vanilla. Pour over warm cake.