Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour / plain flour

2 cups sugar

2 sticks (1 cup) butter

1 cup water

5 tablespoons cocoa powder

2 eggs

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter (icing)

4 tablespoons milk (icing)

4 tablespoons cocoa powder (icing)

16 oz powdered sugar / icing sugar (icing)

1 teaspoon vanilla (icing)

1 cup chopped pecans (icing)

Directions:

1. In a large bowl mix flour and sugar. In a medium saucepan combine butter, water and cocoa over medium heat. bring mixture to a boil. Pour over the flour/sugar mixture. Mix well.

2. Add eggs, buttermilk. baking soda and vanilla. Pour into a well-greased 9 x 13 pan.

3. Bake at 350 deg for 30 minutes.

4. To prepare the fudge icing. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, milk, and cocoa and bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and add powdered sugar, stirring well with a whisk or wooden spoon until the sugar melts and the mixture is smooth.

5. Stir in vanilla and pecans, then pour over cake.

Bon Appetit!