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