Ho Ho Cake
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup + 2 tbsp. (7.45 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup + 2 tbsp.Hershey’s cocoa powder
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3/4 tsp. baking soda
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3/4 tsp. baking powder
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1/2 tsp. salt
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 egg
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1 tsp. vanilla extract
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1/2 cup boiling water
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1/2 tsp. espresso powder (optional, but it helps deepen the chocolate flavor)
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Cream Filling
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1 1/4 cups whole milk
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5 tbsp. unbleached all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 cup vegetable shortening
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Icing
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3 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
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3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
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2 tbsp. whole milk
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2 tbsp. hot water
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1 tsp. vanilla extract
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