INGREDIENTS
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12 ounces Coca-Cola®
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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3 large eggs
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3/4 cup sour cream
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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4 sticks (2 cups) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 1/2 pounds (24 ounces) powdered sugar, sifted
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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6-7 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
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4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped into very small pieces
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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maraschino cherries, optional