2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 c. water
1 stick butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 sm. pkg. chocolate chips
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 mashed bananas
1 tsp. baking powder

In mixing bowl, stir together 2 cups sugar and 2 cups flour. In saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 stick butter, 1/2 cup shortening and 1 small package chocolate chips and bring to a boil. Add to sugar and flour. Blend well and add 2 eggs, slightly beaten. Add 1/2 cup buttermilk to which 1 teaspoon baking soda has been dissolved. Add 2 mashed bananas and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Pour into greased and floured 2"x9"x12" pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 stick butter
3 tbsp. cocoa
1/3 c. milk
1 box powdered sugar
1 c. pecans
1 tsp. vanilla

While warm, frost with butter, cocoa and milk. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Blend in powdered sugar, pecans and vanilla. For a delicious, moist chocolate cake, leave out the bananas.