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Emily's Chocolate Cake

Our editor's mother made this for special occasions. Enjoy!

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 4  tablespoons cocoa 
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Combine flour & sugar.  In saucepan bring cocoa, margarine, butter,
water to boil.  Stir and pour over flour & sugar, mixing
gradually.  When cool, add eggs and vanilla.  Put soda in
buttermilk and add to mixture.  Pour into greased and floured 9" x 13" pan.
Bake at 350, 30 minutes

Frosting:
1/2 cup margarine  
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 box confectioners sugar 
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup coconut

Combine margarine, cocoa, milk.  Bring to boil.  Remove from heat.
Add remaining ingredients. Pour over hot cake.