MARK'S CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE

By sharon_rm2010

vvg

Ingredients

• ICING:
• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup marg.
• 1/3 cup cocoa
• 1/3 cup milk
• 3 1/2 cups icing sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring water, butter, shortening and cocoa to a boil. Add to dry ingredients and mix well. In a small mixing bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. Stir in cocoa mixture. Pour into a greased 13 x 9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 mins.

Meanwhile in a saucepan, combine butter, cocoa and milk; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add icing sugar and vanilla; mix well. Spread over hot cake; sprinkle with pecans.