INGREDIENTS
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1 stick unsalted butter
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1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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3/4 cup water
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk
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1 tablespoon vanilla
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup confectioners sugar
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5 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped or use semi-sweet chocolate morsels
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1/2 cup sliced almonds