Twenty Minute Fudge Cake

Place butter, shortening, water and cocoa in a large heavy pot and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thoroughly blended. Remove from heat and stir until mixture no longer bubbles.

Sift in sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt, beating well. Add buttermilk, soda and eggs and stir to blend. Pour into greased and floured 10" x 15" jelly roll pan and bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.

Remove cake form oven and make icing: In the same heavy pot, combine butter, milk, cocoa and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring. Remove from heat and stir until mixture no longer bubbles.

Sift in icing sugar blended well. Stir in vanilla and nuts, if using chopped nuts.

Spread warm icing on cooled cake and decorate with whole pecans if using.