INGREDIENTS
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and Sweep Method
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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MALTED MILK BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
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1/2 cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter, room temperature
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3 to 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar (sift if lumpy)
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5 tablespoons malted milk powder
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pinch salt
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4 to 5 tablespoons milk or light cream