3 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. flour
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. white sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. (4 oz.) finely chopped pecans

Melt butter and set aside to cool. Blend flour, baking soda and salt together; set aside. Beat eggs until very thick and piled softly. Add sugars gradually, beating thoroughly after each addition. Blend in cooled butter, milk and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and blend in quickly; stir in chopped nuts. Bake to 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool and frost.

CHOCOLATE BUTTER FROSTING: Melt 2 1/2 squares unsweetened chocolate; set aside to cool. Cream 1/4 cup butter and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until butter is soft. Beat in 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and beat until fluffy.