INGREDIENTS
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For the cream cheese ribbon
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1 8 oz. package of cream cheese -softened
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1/4 c. granulated sugar
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1 egg
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1 t. vanilla
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For the cake
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2 1/4 c. all purpose flour
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1 1/2 t baking soda
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pinch of salt
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1 c. buttermilk
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2 large eggs
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1 TBLS distilled white vinegar
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1 t. vanilla
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2 TBLS unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 oz. bottle of red food coloring
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12 TBLS unsalted butter -softened
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1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
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For the icing
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4 oz. cream cheese -softened
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4 TBLS butter -softened
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2 c. powdered sugar
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1/2 t. vanilla
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2-3 TBLS milk (until you reach a pourable consistency)