Cameo Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine butter and water in a medium saucepan.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. 3
   Remove from heat. Add white chocolate, stirring until chocolate melts.
4. 4
   Stir in buttermilk, eggs and vanilla.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   Combine 1/2 cup flour and pecans, stirring to coat; set aside.
7. 7
   Combine remaining 3 cups flour, sugar and soda in a large mixing bowl.
8. 8
   Gradually stir in white chocolate mixture.
9. 9
   Fold in pecan mixture.
10. 10
    Batter will be thin.
11. 11
    Pour into three greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until center tests done. Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove from pans; cool completely.
13. 13
    Frost with icing.