"A special friend gave me this recipe more than 20 years ago. The cake has a light cocoa flavor, and the frosting is rich and delicious.—Annette Foster, Taylors, South Carolina..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup baking cocoa
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1 cup water
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1 cup canola oil
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1/2 cup butter, cubed
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2 cups self-rising flour
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2 cups sugar
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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2 eggs
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FROSTING:
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1/2 cup butter, cubed
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1/4 cup baking cocoa
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1/4 cup milk
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4 to 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract