INGREDIENTS
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2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 2/3 cups sugar
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2 large eggs
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2.5 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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1 Tbsp cocoa powder
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1 cup buttermilk
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2 Tbsp (1 ounce) red food coloring (see note below)
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1/2 Tbsp white vinegar
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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2 sticks (16 Tbsp) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 Tbsp vanilla extract
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3-3.5 cups powdered sugar