Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 2 tablespoons milk or buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup toasted* chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

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