1/2 c Margarine; or
Half margarine half butter c Sugar 2 Eggs
3 oz Chocolate; melted
1 1/2 c Milk
1 ts Vanilla
1 ts Red food coloring
2 c Cake flour; sifted
2 ts Baking powder
Salt 1 c Pecans; finely chopped
Frosting: 1/4 c Butter; or margarine
1 1/2 oz Chocolate; melted
1 Egg; beaten
1 ts Vanilla
1 pk Powdered sugar
1 c Pecans
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add chocolate, then add combined liquid ingredients alternately with combined dry ingredients. Add nuts. Bake in greased and floured 13×9-inch pan for approximately 40 minutes at 350~. Note.
Cake is delicious without pecans. Just use them in the frosting if you prefer. Frosting. Melt butter and chocolate. Add a small amount to beaten egg, then add back into chocolate mixture. Add vanilla. Stir in powdered sugar and nuts. —–