Chocolate Whiskey Layer Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour 2 9-inch round cake pans.
2. 2
   On ungreased baking sheet, bake pecans 6-8 minutes or until golden. Remove from pan; cool completely, 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, in bowl combine cake mix, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and whiskey; with mixer at low speed, beat until combined. Increase speed to medium; beat 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir in chocolate chips and cooled pecans.
5. 5
   Divide batter between pans. Bake 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool on racks 5 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on racks.
6. 6
   Place 1 cake layer on serving platter; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining layer; spread top and sides with remaining frosting. Press pecan pieces onto side, if desired.