2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 sticks butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, beaten

Sift flour and sugar together. Set aside. In saucepan, mix butter, cocoa and water. Bring to a boil and add flour mixture.

ICING:

1 stick of butter
6 tbsp. milk
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. pecans (chopped)

Mix butter, milk and cocoa, bring to a boil. Add powdered sugar, vanilla and pecans.