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.