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 13x9-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. -----