MOM'S DREAMY CHOCOLATE CAKE

Mom's Dreamy Chocolate Cake image

Provided by penny jordan

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 19

MOM'S DREAMY CHOCOLATE CAKE
2 c all-purpose flour
2 c granulated sugar
1 stick butter or margarine (1/2 cup)
1/2 c shortening
1 c water
1/4 c cocoa, unsweetened
1/2 c buttermilk
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
MOM'S DREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING
1 stick butter or margarine (1/2 cup)
3 1/2 Tbsp cocoa, unsweetened
1/3 c milk
1 lb powdered sugar (1 box)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 c pecans, chopped

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Prepare a 9x13x2-inch pan or for sheet cake a 16x11x1-inch, pan with 'Baker's Joy' non-stick cooking spray (my suggestion) or grease and flour pans the old-fashioned way.
3. Sift flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl and blend well. In a saucepan, combine butter, shortening, water, and cocoa. Bring to a rapid boil. Pour over flour/sugar mixture and mix well.
4. Combine remaining ingredients and add ALL AT ONCE to the batter, mixing well.
5. Pour into the prepared pan.
6. Bake at 400 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes (9x13x2-inch pan). For a sheet cake (16x11x1-inch), bake for 20 minutes or until tests done. Let cool 15-20 minutes while preparing the frosting.
7. FROSTING: Combine butter, cocoa, and milk in a saucepan. Heat slowly and bring to boil.
8. Add remaining ingredients; beat well.
9. Spread over warm cake.
10. Leave in pan until ready to serve. Cut in squares and enjoy!