Texas Hot Cocoa Cake

Put the following in a saucepan:

• 3 heaped tablespoons cocoa
• 4 oz butter or margarine
• ½ USA cup vegetable oil
• 1 USA cup water
  and bring to a boil, allow to cool.

Put the following in a large bowl:

• 2 USA cups sugar
• 2 USA cups plain flour
  mix, pour in cooled cocoa mixture and beat until smooth.

Put the following in another bowl:

• ½ USA cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  combine and beat into chocolate mixture.

Place in a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan.

Bake at 400 °F (200 °C) for 35 min. (+ 5 if necessary)

Frosting

Put the following in a saucepan:

• 1 stick butter
• 3 heaped tablespoons cocoa
• 6 tablespoons milk
  and heat until butter melts.

Add:

• 1 box confectioners sugar
  and beat until smooth.

Spoon over hot cake.

Top with pecans if desired.

Bon appetit

Barbara Danahy, Louisiana