Instructions: Soften margarine to room temperature and cream in sugar. Add eggs and blend. Add cocoa, flour and vanilla and blend well. Stir in pecans and pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Bake at 300 for 45 to 55 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Pat sides down even with the middle. For icing, mix ingredients and spread on cake in pan. Let sit at least 4 hours before serving. Freezes well, thaw and serve.

Yield: 20 to 24 servings.

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