"This brownie-cake is so good! The best part is the frosting - very chocolaty but not too sweet. Originally from Esther Shank's Mennonite cookbook, tweaked just a bit by me...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 cup butter flavor shortening
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1/3 cup cocoa
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1 cup water
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2 cups sugar
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2 cups flour
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup butter
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1/4 cup cocoa
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6 tablespoons buttermilk
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2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)