Ingredients

Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter , cut up
8 tablespoons (1 stick) margarine , cut up
1 cup water
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
3/4 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter , cut up
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
1 pound (about 4 1/3 cups) confectioners' sugar , sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (4 ounces) coarsely chopped pecans , toasted

Description

Grandma's Recipe For Tasty Dessert.

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