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It's that time of year when friends get together and bake up a holiday storm, creating sweet treats to be served at parties or boxed up and given as gifts. This week, we'll share a few ideas you could try out during your bake-a-thon. Today's comes from the Food Network's Paula Deen.
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 lb. cream cheese, softened
2 sticks butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans, optional
For directions on how to prepare this recipe, follow this link.
