Pecan Praline Cake
["2 c. light brown sugar (packed)", "1/2 c. butter or margarine", "2 eggs", "1 c. buttermilk", "1 tsp. soda", "2 c. sifted plain flour", "3 heaping Tbsp. cocoa", "1 Tbsp. vanilla"]
["Warm buttermilk and shortening in separate bowl.", "Sift flour; set aside.", "Sift brown sugar, soda and cocoa together.", "Add eggs and beat well.", "Add liquid mixture alternately."]
["light brown sugar", "butter", "eggs", "buttermilk", "soda", "flour", "cocoa", "vanilla"]