Ingredients

The following ingredients have 16 Servings
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup real butter (salted or unsalted, your preference)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (like this brand)
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (I use this)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (my fav brand)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup real butter
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup buttermilk
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup pecans (chopped, optional)

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