How to Make It
Step 1
Combine water, cocoa, and soda, stirring well. Set aside.
Step 2
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 3
Add flour to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour. Stir in chocolate mixture, vanilla, and pecans.
Step 4
Pour batter into a greased and waxed paper-lined 13- x 9- x 2- inch baking pan. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake completely. Pour Drippy Icing over top of cake. Cut cake into squares to serve.
Oxmoor House Homestyle Recipes
You May Like