Categories: Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 C All-purpose Flour
• 2 C Sugar
• 1 stick Butter
• 1/2 C oil
• 1 C Water
• 5 TBS Cocoa Powder
• 2 whole Eggs
• 1/2 C Buttermilk
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• Pinch of Salt
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• FOR THE FUDGE ICING:
• 1 stick Butter
• 4 TBS Milk
• 4 TBS Cocoa Powder
• 16 ounces, weight Powdered Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 1 C Chopped Pecans (or almonds)

Directions

1. To make the cake, mix flour and sugar in a large bowl.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, water, and cocoa over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil and pour over the flour/sugar mixture.

3. Mix well. Add eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla. Pour into a well-greased 9×13 pan, and bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes (could be less depending on your oven!).

4. With 5 minutes of baking time remaining on the cake, make the icing.

5. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, milk, and cocoa and bring mixture to a boil.

6. Remove from heat and add powdered sugar, stirring well with a whisk or wooden spoon until the sugar melts and the mixture is smooth.

7. Stir in vanilla and pecans, then pour over hot cake.

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