INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup
cocoa powder (+ 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso coffee, optional)
3/4 cup
water
1/2 cup
butter, cubed
2 cups
all-purpose flour
2 cups
sugar
1 tsp
baking soda
1/2 tsp
salt
1 tsp
cinnamon
2
eggs
1 tsp
vanilla
1/2 cup
vegetable oil
1/4 cup
sour cream
1/2 cup
buttermilk
1/4 cup
+2 Tablespoons cocoa powder (+ 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso coffee dissolved in 1 teaspoon hot water, optional)
3/4 cup
butter, cubed
3/4 cup
buttermilk
5 1/2 cups
confectioner’s sugar (be sure this is accurate or frosting will be too thin)
2 tsps
vanilla
dash of kosher salt
1 cup
chopped pecans, toasted