INGREDIENTS
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CHOCOLATE CAKE
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1 3/4 cups (228g) all purpose flour
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2 cups (414g) sugar
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3/4 cup (85g) cocoa
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2 1/4 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
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1 cup (240ml) milk
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1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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1 cup (240ml) hot water
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COCONUT FILLING
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14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
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3 cups (280g) sweetened shredded coconut
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2-4 tbsp slivered almonds
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COCONUT FROSTING
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1 1/4 cup (280g) butter
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1 1/4 cups (237g) shortening
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10 cups (1150g) powdered sugar
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1 1/2 tbsp coconut extract
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5-6 tbsp (90-105ml) water or milk
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CHOCOLATE GANACHE
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6 oz (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
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Almond Joy candy bars, optional