Mix together 2 cups flour and 2 cups sugar.

Bring to boil 1 stick oleo (or butter), 3 Tbsp cocoa, 1 cup water and 1/2 cup shortening.

Add alternately to flour mixture with 1/2 cup buttermilk.

Mix and add 1 tsp soda, 2 eggs and l tsp vanilla.

Bake in sheet pan (about 10x13) at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.

While cake is baking, bring to boil 1 stick oleo, 2 Tbsp cocoa, 6 Tbsp milk. Add to l box powdered sugar and beat still smooth (usually only use 1/2 box powdered sugar - it makes a lot).

Remove cake from oven and pour icing on while hot. May sprinkle top with pecans if desired. I have added 1 tsp cinnamon to flour mix.