Cinnamon Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

Servings:
16 16

16-20

Servings Size

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Cake

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 4 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Topping

• 1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 6 tablespoons evaporated milk (or regular)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Directions:

Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins

1. 1 Sift sugar and flour into a large bowl.
2. 2 In a saucepan, mix 1/2 cup margarine, shortening, 4 tablespoons cocoa, and water. Bring to a rapid boil.
3. 3 Pour over flour/sugar mixture and mix well.
4. 4 Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla and blend well.
5. 5 Pour batter into a greased 15x11 inch pan and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
6. 6 To make topping, mix powdered sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 cup butter, milk and blend well. Stir in pecans.
7. 7 Pour over warm cake and use a warm knife to spread.