Chocolate Buttermilk Bread

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup baking cocoa

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup buttermilk

1/3 cup chopped pecans

CHOCOLATE HONEY BUTTER:

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in pecans. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. In a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add honey and chocolate syrup; mix well. Serve with the bread.