INGREDIENTS
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3 cups flour, unbleached, sifted
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1⁄3 cup cocoa, baking
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3 teaspoons baking soda
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1⁄2 teaspoon salt
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1 1⁄2 cups mayonnaise (use a good quality mayo: Best Foods or Hellmann's)
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1 1⁄2 cups sugar
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1 1⁄2 cups water, cold
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1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Fluffy Chocolate Frosting:
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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1⁄3 cup chocolate chips, semisweet
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3 tablespoons half-and-half or 3 tablespoons light cream
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1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons regular margarine (butter preferred)