Extra-Rich Chocolate Cake

Directions

Stir together first 5 ingredients.

Bring 1 cup water and next 3 ingredients to a boil.

Add to flour mixture, and beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.

Beat eggs and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with electric mixer until blended.

Stir into flour mixture.

Pour into a greased and floured 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan.

Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes.

Spread Chocolate Frosting over warm cake; cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Sprinkle with chopped pecans, if desired.