INGREDIENTS
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Cake
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups sugar
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature
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2 eggs, room temp
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2 egg yolks, room temp
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
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3/4 cups vegetable oil
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3/4 cups water
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1/2 cup cocoa
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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Icing
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup cocoa
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1 tablespoon corn syrup or honey
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3 cups powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon vanilla
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1 cup toasted pecans, optional