Chocolate Layer Cake with Creamy Chocolate Icing
INGREDIENTS
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Cake:
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1 cup butter (softrened)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup light brown sugar
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1 tsp pure vanilla exctract
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1/4 tsp pure almond extract
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3 large eggs
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2 cups all purpose flour
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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Icing:
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2 sticks softened butter
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1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
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32 oz sifted powdered sugar
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8 [1 oz] semi-sweet chocolate squares (melted)
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1 tsp pure vanilla
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8-12 Tbsp heavy cream
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