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

ICING:

1 stick butter
4 tbsp. baking soda
6 tbsp. buttermilk
1 box confectioners' sugar
1 c. pecans, chopped

Bring butter, cocoa and water to a boil. Combine dry ingredients; add to rest of mixture and mix well; add eggs one at a time alternately with buttermilk. Mix well. Bake in greased and floured square 8 x 10 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool. Frost.