INGREDIENTS
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Cake
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2 and 1/2 C. All-purpose Flour, plus more for dusting
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2 Tsp. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
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1 Tsp. Baking Soda
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1 Tsp. Salt
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2 C. Granulated Sugar
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2 Large Eggs, room temperature
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1 and 3/4 C. Vegetable oil ( I use 1/2 C. Olive oil)
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1 C. Buttermilk, room temperature
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1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
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1 Bottle Red Food Coloring (1 ounce)
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Frosting
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2 8-ounce Blocks Cream Cheese, room temperature
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2 Sticks Butter, room temperature
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2# Powdered Sugar
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2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
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2 C. Crushed Raw Pecans to garnish