Texas Hot Cocoa Cake

A favorite of everyone

Combine in a saucepan and bring to a boil:
1 stick butter
3 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup cooking oil
1 cup water


Stir in:
2 cups White Lily Self-Rising flour sifted with 2 cups sugar

Add and mix well:
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 beaten eggs


Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 about 30 minutes or until done.


Remove from oven and cool in pan about 10 minutes, then top with the following frosting.

Frosting:

Melt: 2 sticks butter
Add:
2 tablespoons cocoa
6 tablespoons milk

Add:
1 box confectioners' sugar
1 cup pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla

This makes a soft icing.