STEP 1:
3 c. flour
3 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 tsp. cinnamon

STEP 2:
3 sticks butter
1 c. water
6 tbsp. cocoa

Melt together.

STEP 3:
3 1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Pour Step 2 over Step 1, then add Step 3. Bake 20 minutes at 400 degrees on large cookie sheet.

ICING:

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. buttermilk
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. pecans

Melt first 3 ingredients. Bring to boil. Add remaining ingredients and pour over cake while warm.