2 c. each: sugar and flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 stick margarine
1 c. water
4 Tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. each: soda and vanilla

Mix sugar, flour and salt in bowl. In saucepan, bring to boil the shortening, margarine, water and cocoa. Pour over the flour mixture while still hot. Add the buttermilk, eggs, soda and vanilla. Pour batter into a large greased sheet cake pan and bake at 350° for 15 minutes.

1 stick margarine
4 Tbsp. cocoa
6 Tbsp. milk
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans

Bring to boil the margarine, cocoa and milk in saucepan. Add sugar and vanilla. Mix until smooth and spread on cake while both are hot. Sprinkle pecans on top.