Ingredients

1cupbutter

1cupwater

¼cupcocoa

½cupbuttermilk

2eggs

1tspbaking soda

1tspvanilla

2cupssugar

2cupsflour

½tspsalt

½cupbutter

¼cupcocoa

½cupbuttermilk,add a little more if needed

16ozpowdered sugar

1tspvanilla

¼cuppecans,chopped, optional

Preparation

In a small saucepan, cook butter, water and cocoa over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.

With an electric mixer, beat buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla until smooth. Add butter mixture and beat until blended.

In a separate bowl, combine sugar, flour and salt. Gradually add to buttermilk mixture, beating until blended.

Pour into a greased 15×10-inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes until cake is set.

Meanwhile, In a saucepan, cook butter, cocoa and buttermilk over medium heat, stirring constantly until butter is melted and mixture is smooth.

Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar, vanilla and pecans.

Spread Frosting over warm cake. Cut into squares, while warm.