INGREDIENTS
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CHEESECAKE LAYERS
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4 1/2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
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2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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6 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 1/2 cups sour cream
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3/4 cup whole buttermilk
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4 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
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2 (1-oz.) bottles liquid red food coloring
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
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VANILLA CAKE LAYER
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1/2 cup (4 oz.) salted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/2 cups bleached cake flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2/3 cup whole milk
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 large egg whites
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Shortening, for greasing pan
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CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup salted butter, softened
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1 (32-oz.) pkg. powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract