2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. box powdered sugar
1 c. pecans, chopped (optional)

Blend flour and sugar together. Bring butter, cocoa, water and shortening to a boil in saucepan and pour over flour and sugar mixture, beating well. Add buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, soda and cinnamon. Mix well and pour into a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Five minutes before cake is done, melt together butter, cocoa, milk and vanilla. Pour hot mixture over powdered sugar and beat. Add pecans. Spread on cake as soon as it is taken from the oven.