INGREDIENTS
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4 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
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1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
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2 cups granulated sugar
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4 eggs
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup flour
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2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
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Chocolate powdered sugar icing:
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2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
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1 pound powdered sugar (about 4 cups unsifted)
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Rich milk or cream
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Pinch of salt
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract