Frosting:

8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1 lb. (1 box) powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. pecans, chopped

Cream together all ingredients. Spread evenly on cooled cake.

Cake Mix:

1 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 oz. food coloring, red

Blend together flour, baking soda and salt. Add sugar and then eggs, buttermilk, cocoa, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Mix well; then add food coloring. Pour evenly into 3 greased and floured round cake pans.

Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool.