INGREDIENTS
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2 sticks plus 2 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
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3 tbsp red food coloring
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3 cups plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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3 large eggs
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1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
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1 3/4 cups buttermilk
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1 1/4 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature (for frosting)
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1 1/2 tsp baking soda
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2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature (for frosting)
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
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1 (1 pound) box light brown sugar
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1 (2-pound) bag (about 7 1?4 cups) confectioners’ sugar (for frosting)