INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients
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CAKE:
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1/2 cup baking cocoa
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1/2 cup boiling water
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2/3 cup butter, softened
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1-3/4 cups sugar
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup buttermilk
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FILLING:
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5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup milk
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1 cup butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
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2 teaspoons water
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2 teaspoons baking cocoa
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped Diamond of California® Pecans
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FROSTING:
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1/2 cup shortening
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons evaporated milk
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1 tablespoon boiling water
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Dash salt
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3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
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Diamond of California® Pecan Halves, optional