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Bake until a wooden pick inserted into center of Cake comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool in baking sheet on a wire rack while preparing Fudge Icing.
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Prepare the Fudge Icing: Melt butter and chocolate in a medium saucepan over medium-low, whisking often, until smooth.
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Remove from heat, and whisk in buttermilk, soft drink, and salt.
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Gradually sift in powdered sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, whisking until fully combined after each addition.
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Immediately pour icing over warm Cake, spreading evenly using an offset spatula.
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Sprinkle with pecans.
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Cool completely in baking sheet until icing is set, about 1 hour.
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