Mom's Day Old Cake

Cream:

2 c. sugar

1/2 c. shortening

3-4 T. unsweetened cocoa

Add, beat:

2 eggs

Add, mix well:

1 t. vanilla

1/2 c. buttermilk

Sift in, blend well:

1 t. soda

2 c. flour

1/2 t. salt

Add:

1 c. boiling coffee

Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.  9" x 12" pan

In a saucepan, melt:

2 T. butter

1 c. brown sugar

8 T. evaporated milk

1 c. pecans or walnuts

Pour over cake, place in broiler until it boils.

As the name implies.....this cake is best a day old!