2 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 ¾ cup vegetable oil 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 2 ounce bottle red food coloring

Cream Cheese Frosting

1 8 ounce package cream cheese, room temperature ½ cup butter, room temperature (1 stick) 1 1 pound box powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup pecans, finely chopped