INGREDIENTS
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8 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1½ c. granulated sugar
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¼ c. red liquid food coloring (or 1 tsp. if using gel: see notes)
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2 tsp. vanilla extract
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2 eggs
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2¼ c. all-purpose flour
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5 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp. salt
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1 tsp. baking soda
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1 c. buttermilk
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1 tbsp. distilled white vinegar
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1 (12 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk (I used half)
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3 c. powdered sugar
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½ c. (1 stick) butter, room temperature
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8 oz. (1 block) original cream cheese, room temperature for 30 minutes
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¼ tsp. salt
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1½ tsp. vanilla extract
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2 tbsp. milk or heavy cream