2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. oil
1 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
3 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. hot water
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 stick butter
1 box powdered sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans

Sift together flour, sugar, soda, salt and cocoa. Add oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla and hot water. Mix well. Bake in greased 9 x 13 inch pan at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

For icing: Make a paste of the cocoa and milk in a saucepan. Add butter and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat well. Add pecans. Pour over still hot cake in baking pan.