Ingredients
For the cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla (I add 1 tsp cinnamon) Chocolate Frosting 1/4 cup butter 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 3 tablespoons buttermilk 2 to 2 1/4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional Visit the source for complete directions Image credit