INGREDIENTS
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Cupcakes
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2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
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3 teaspoons ancho chile pepper powder
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1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
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1 cup hot water
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2/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
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3/4 cup shortening
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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Chocolate Shards
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1 bag (11.5 oz) milk chocolate chips (2 cups)
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Cinnamon-Chocolate Frosting
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1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
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3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
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3 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder or granules
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About 3 tablespoons milk
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2 teaspoons vanilla