Missouri Pecan Fudge Cake

Cake:

• 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup butter, softened at room temperature
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

Frosting:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 lb powdered sugar
• 6 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup MNPG Pecan Pieces

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a saucepan, bring cocoa powder, butter and water to a boil.
• In a medium bowl, mix the dry ingredients (flour, sugar and salt) and add to the above wet mixture.
• In another medium bowl, mix eggs, baking soda, vanilla and buttermilk. Add this mixture to the cocoa powder mixture in the saucepan and whisk until fully incorporated.
• Pour mixture into a 9×13″ glass pan.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until filling is set.
• Mix the frosting ingredients and pour on the cake while still warm. Enjoy!