3 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
2 sticks butter
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. sugar
Pinch of salt

Combine cocoa, butter and water. Bring to boil; set aside. Mix together remaining ingredients and add to above boiled mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

ICING:

1 stick butter
2 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. sweet milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 box powdered sugar
1 c. pecans, chopped

Melt butter and cocoa. Add rest of ingredients. Pour over cake while it is hot.