INGREDIENTS
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2 cups flour
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2 cups sugar
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1/2 cup butter
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1 cup water
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4 Tablespoons cocoa
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1/2 cup shortening
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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2 eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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Frosting:
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1/2 cup butter
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6 Tablespoons milk
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3 cups powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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1/8 cup caramel sauce- recipe below
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Toppings:
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2 1/2 cups toasted coconut, see instructions below to toast
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1/2 cup caramel
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3/4 cup chocolate chips
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1 teaspoon shortening or oil
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1/2 cup slivered almonds
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Caramel sauce recipe:
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1 stick butter
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 cup corn syrup
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1 can sweetened condensed milk