Chocolate Pecan Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Place in square pan the butter and vegetable oil; add cocoa to butter and oil, then water.
2. 2
   Bring 1 cup of water to boil.
3. 3
   Remove from heat; add flour and sugar.
4. 4
   Add buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Stir with fork.
5. 5
   Pour in oblong pan (13 x 9 x 2-inch) greased and floured.
6. 6
   Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
7. 7
   Five minutes before cake is done, make icing (recipe follows).