"Frosting a cake soon after it cools maintains its moistness. If you must delay that step, wrap the cake in plastic wrap...."
INGREDIENTS
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Cake:
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
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1/2 cup boiling water
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2 cups sifted cake flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1/3 cup vegetable shortening
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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1 cup low-fat buttermilk
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Cooking spray
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Icing:
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1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
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2 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk
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1 teaspoon butter, softened
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract