"This crowd-pleaser is moist, dense, and ultra-chocolaty. Lift it out of the pan with its parchment-paper liner, so the shiny chocolate glaze is free to drizzle down the sides...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 sticks unsalted butter, plus more, room temperature, for pan
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon coarse salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
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6 tablespoons heavy cream
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1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, sifted
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1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans (4 ounces)