INGREDIENTS
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For the pies:3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 1/2 cups canola oil
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
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One 1-ounce bottle red food coloring
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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2 eggs
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1 cup buttermilkFor the filling:
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5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup milk
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1 cup sugar
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8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened
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1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening, such as Crisco
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract