INGREDIENTS
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1 recipe Our Best-Ever Chocolate Cake*
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1 8 ouncepackage cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 tablespoons milk
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6 chocolate graham cracker squares, coarsely crushed (optional)
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24 ounces semisweet chocolate pieces (4 cups), for coating
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1/4 cup shortening
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Unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
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3/4 cup unsalted butter
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3 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 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 cups sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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1 1/2 cups milk