Ingredients

• 2 cups self rising flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons melted shortening
• 2 cups pecans
• 2 cups dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa (additional)

Directions

1. Combine first six ingredients and pour into an un-greased 13x11 baking dish.
2. Combine the last two ingredients and sprinkle over batter mixture.
3. 3 1/2 cups boiling water pour over top of cake and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. .