when you must have chocolate cake... enjoy :)

"mendlbarr's wackie cake"
(nutritionists love it- no eggs- makes one 9" layer)

1 1/2 c flour

1 c sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 c cocoa powder

1 c water
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp vinegar
1 stick melted butter
1/2 c chopped pecans

Mix and bake in a greased and floured 9" cake pan.
Bake 350 degrees for @ 40 minutes.

"mendlbarr's just enough frosting"

1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1 tbsp butter
3 tbsp milk
1/4 c cocoa powder
1/4 tsp vanilla

Using high speed mixer- beat until thick and smooth (feel free to adjust milk or powdered sugar as needed)