1/3 c. butter, softened
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. chopped pecans

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa; gradually stir into creamed mixture. Fold in nuts. Bake at 350 degree for 30 minutes in greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan.