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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup dark cocoa powder (I used Hershey's special dark)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 3 ounces skim milk
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
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