INGREDIENTS
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4 cups flour
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1 cup cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 cups sugar
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6 eggs
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2 cups canola oil
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2 cups plain yogurt
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2 tablespoons instant coffee
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder
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Vanilla Italian Buttercream Frosting, recipe follows
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Toasted Coconut, recipe follows
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Chocolate syrup, store-bought or homemade, for garnish
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1 cup egg whites (7 large)
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1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
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2 cups sugar
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1 3/4 pounds unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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4 cups shredded sweetened coconut