2 c  Sugar
1/2 c  Buttermilk
1/2 c  Oil
2 c  Self-rising flour
2 tb Cocoa
2    Eggs; unbeaten
1 ts Vanilla
1 ts Salt
1 ts Baking soda mixed with
1 c  Boiling water

-TOPPING –
3/4 Stick margarine
1 c Brown sugar
1 c Coconut
1/2 c Evaporated milk
1 c Chopped pecans

Combine all ingredients at one time except baking soda and water. Beat
well. Add water to which baking soda is added. Mix well. Bake in two 9 inch
layer cake greased pans. Bake 40 to 50 minutes in a preheated 325 degree
oven. When baked add topping.

To make topping: Melt margarine; add remaining ingredients. Put on baked
cakes and place under the broiler until it bubbles.