INGREDIENTS
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Cupcakes
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
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2 large eggs
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1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring
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1/2 cup 2% milk
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Frosting
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1 package (8 ounces) Neufchatel (reduced-fat cream cheese), softened
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1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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1 box (16 ounces) confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract