2 c. sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 stick butter
1/2 c. oil
4 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, slightly beaten

Combine dry ingredients and sift together in large mixing bowl. Combine water, butter, oil, and cocoa; bring to a boil. Pour over dry ingredients, mixing well. Immediately add buttermilk and slightly beaten eggs. Add vanilla and mix well. Pour in sheet cake pan which has been well greased and floured. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Frost as soon as cake is done.

FROSTING:

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 lb. box powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans

Mix butter, cocoa, and milk; bring to a boil. Pour over sugar and mix well. Add pecans and vanilla. Spread on hot cake.