INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CUPCAKES:
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3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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12 Tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 3/4 cups sugar
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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4 T red food coloring (no-taste liquid food color, such as McCormick)
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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2 1/2 Tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted
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1 1/2 cups whole milk, at room temperature
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1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
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FOR THE VANILLA CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
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8 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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8 cups (2 pounds) powdered sugar, sifted
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (
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12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
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FOR GARNISH (optional)
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sprinkles