Brown Mountain Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter, gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour.
3. 3
   Combine water, cocoa, and soda, stirring well; add to flour mixture, beating well.
4. 4
   Stir in vanilla.
5. 5
   Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
6. 6
   Bake at 350° for 35 to 38 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. 7
   Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
9. 9
   Spread Caramel Frosting between layers, on top and sides of cake.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with grated chocolate and garnish with pecan halves, if desired.