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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream (low fat or full) -can be substituted with yogurt or cream mixed with a tsp of yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2-oz dark chocolate
- 1 cup water, boiling
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk (low fat is fine)
- 1/2 cup butter (or trans fat-free shortening)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 scraped vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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