INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups cake flour
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2 tablespoons natural dark cocoa powder (preferably Valrhona)
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1 1/2 cups canola oil
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2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon red food coloring gel (or 2 teaspoons liquid coloring)
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1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons white vinegar
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
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4 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
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6 tablespoons (. stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 cups chopped toasted pecans or shredded coconut