INGREDIENTS
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2 medium beets (250 grams/ 8 ounces)
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2 tablespoons water
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¾ cup butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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¾ cup brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs
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1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
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1 ¼ cups cold coffee (see notes)
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2 cups all purpose flour
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½ cup cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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1 cup dark chocolate chips
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Optional: sprinkles, for decorating
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1 cup softened butter
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3 cups icing (powdered) sugar
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1-2 tablespoons reserved beet juice
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1 tablespoon vanilla
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4-6 tablespoons cream or milk (non-dairy milk work here too)