2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
4 heaping tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine flour and sugar; mix well. In a saucepan put butter, shortening, cocoa and water. Bring to a boil, then pour over flour and sugar, mixing gradually. Add eggs.

Put soda in buttermilk and add to other ingredients. Add vanilla. Mix well and pour into greased 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until done. Make icing 5 minutes before cake is done and pour hot icing over hot cake.

ICING:

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. pecans (coarsely chopped)
1 c. flaked coconut

In saucepan combine butter, cocoa and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and add other ingredients. Spread on hot cake.