Chocolate Cake Brownies

① Mix together in a saucepan:

½ Cup Shortening

1 Stick Margarine

3 Tablespoons Cocoa

1 Cup Water

② Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

③ Pour mixture over:

2 Cups Flour

2 Cups Sugar

½ teaspoon Soda

¼ teaspoon Salt

④ Add to Mixture:

2 Eggs (Beaten)

½ Cup Buttermilk

1 teaspoon Vanilla

⑤ Beat well.

⑥ Pour into large flat greased and floured pan.

⑦ Bake at 325° for 30 minutes.

⑧ Ice while hot.

① Mix together in a saucepan and bring to a boil:

5 Tablespoons Milk

3 Tablespoons Cocoa

1 Stick Margarine

1½ Cups Powdered Sugar

② Remove from heat and add: 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 more cup powdered sugar, and ⅔ cup chopped pecans (optional).