1 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
6 (1.5 oz.) milk chocolate candy bars, melted
2 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. chopped pecans
1 (5 1/2 oz.) can chocolate syrup
2 tsp. vanilla
Powdered sugar (opt.)

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed on electric mixer. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each. Add melted candy bars.

Combine flour, soda and salt in a small bowl; add to chocolate mixture alternately with buttermilk. Mix just until blended, after each addition. Mix just until blended, after each addition. Add pecans, chocolate syrup and vanilla, blending well. Pour into a greased and floured 10" tube or bundt pan.

Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely. Sift a small amount of powdered sugar on cake if desired.