INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 cup shortening
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2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
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1 cup water
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2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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2 cups white sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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2 eggs, beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup butter
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2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
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6 tablespoons milk
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1 pound confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped pecans