INGREDIENTS
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2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 cup chopped Louisiana pecans
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1 cup mashed Louisiana sweet potatoes
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1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
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3 eggs
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1 cup buttermilk
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Frosting:
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1 egg, slightly beaten
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2/3 cup sugar
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1/2 cup mashed Louisiana sweet potatoes
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2/3 cup evaporated milk
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1/4 cup butter or margarine
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1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
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1/2 cup chopped pecans