– Granulated Sugar – Water – Canola oil – Whole buttermilk – Unsalted butter – Eggs – Vanilla – All-purpose flour – Unsweetened cocoa powder – Ground cinnamon – Baking soda – Kosher salt – Toasted pecans – Whole milk – Confectioners sugar
In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, 1 cup water, oil, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs and vanilla until smooth.
Bake until cake springs back when lightly touched in center, about 20 minutes. Pour warm chocolate frosting over the cake, spreading with a spatula. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.