1/2 c. Crisco
5 tbsp. cocoa
1 stick butter
1 c. water
2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda

In a large bowl, mix Crisco, cocoa, butter and water. Bring to a boil. Mix flour, vanilla, sugar, eggs and buttermilk and soda. Blend the two mixtures together. Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 stick butter
1/3 c. milk
5 tsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
1 box powdered sugar
1 c. pecans, chopped

Bring mixture to a rolling boil. Add 1 box powdered sugar, and 1 cup chopped pecans. Pour over cake while hot.