INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, to grease baking pans
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1 1/4 cups finely chopped red beets
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 pinch kosher salt
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2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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3/4 cup dark brown sugar
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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3 lbs cream cheese, room temperature
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1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
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3 cups powdered sugar