Cakes

1 large box of 24 ice cream sandwiches(Pet is best) 2- 12 oz. containers of Cool Whip or equivalent 1-large

2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 2/3 cup baking cocoa 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp.baking powder 1/2

2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 50) 1 cup chopped pecans 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened Cake: 1 box