Derrell and Jerry Coffman
Mix together:
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
In a saucepan combine 2 sticks margarine (1 cup), 4 T. cocoa, and 1cup water. Bring to a boil and add to flour and sugar mixture, mixing on slow speed.
Add:
2 eggs
½ c. buttermilk (or ½ c. milk with 1 T. vinegar mixed in)
1 t. baking soda, dissolve in buttermilk
1 t. vanilla
Bake 20 minutes at 400°F in jellyroll pan. Begin making the icing 5 minutes before cake is done.
Icing:
Mix together in saucepan:
5 T. milk
1 stick margarine (1/2 c.)
4 T. cocoa
Bring to a boil. Add 1 box (1lb) powdered sugar and 1 cup pecans. Mix well and pour over warm cake.