INGREDIENTS
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4 eggs , divided
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3/4 cup granulated sugar , divided
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3/4 cup ground blanched almonds
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup water
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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***WHIPPED CREAM FILLING:***
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** Makes about 3 cups filling****
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1 1/2 cups cold whipping cream
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1/3 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Combine whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in large bowl.
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Beat until cream is stiff.
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***CREAMY COCOA FROSTING:***
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** Makes 2 1/2 cups frosting**
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3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
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2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/3 cup milk
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Combine powdered sugar and cocoa. Beat butter, 1/2 cup cocoa mixture, corn syrup and vanilla in medium bowl until smooth. Add remaining cocoa mixture alternately with milk, beating until smooth and of spreading consistency.
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Makes 18 servings.