INGREDIENTS
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For the cake:
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1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
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2 cups granulated sugar
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4 eggs
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3 cups sifted self-rising flour
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1 cup milk
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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For the filling:
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1 cup (2 sticks) butter
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2 cups packed light brown sugar
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1/4 cup milk
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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For the frosting:
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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
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1 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1/3 cup heavy cream, or more if needed
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1 (16-ounce) box confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped nuts, optional