How to make Chocolate cake for a crowd

Here’s a Chocolate cake for a crowd.

Serving: serves 12 to 16

FOR CAKE:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour 
• 2 cups sugar 
• 1 cup water 
• 2 sticks butter  
• 5 Tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup buttermilk 
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla 

Method:

1. Mix flour and sugar in a large bowl.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, water, and cocoa over medium heat.
3. Bring mixture to a boil and pour over the flour/sugar mixture. Mix well.
4. Add eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla.
5. Pour into a well-greased 9×13 pan and bake at 350º for 30 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. 

FOR FUDGE ICING: 

Ingredients:

• 1 stick butter 
• 4 Tablespoons milk 
• 1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar
• 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla 
• 1 cup chopped pecans 

Method:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, milk, and cocoa and bring mixture to a boil.
2. Remove from heat and add powdered sugar, stirring well with a whisk or wooden spoon until the sugar melts and the mixture is smooth.
3. Stir in vanilla and pecans, then pour over hot cake. 

BUON APPETITO!