Buttermilk Cocoa Cake

• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Buttermilk Frosting:
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

1. In a large saucepan, combine the cocoa and water until smooth; add butter. Bring just to a boil. Remove from the heat. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking soda; add cocoa mixture. Combine eggs, oil and buttermilk; add to cocoa mixture and beat until smooth. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 350 F. for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean..
2. In a large saucepan, bring the cocoa, butter and buttermilk to a boil. Remove from the heat. Whisk in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread over the warm cake. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 12-15 servings.
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