Red Velvet Cheesecake
INGREDIENTS
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CHEESECAKE:
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Two (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
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2/3 cup granulated white sugar
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pinch of salt
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2 large eggs
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1/3 cup sour cream
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1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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RED VELVET CAKE:
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2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 1/2 cups vegetable or canola oil
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1 cup buttermilk
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1/4 cup (two 1-ounce bottles) red food coloring
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons white vinegar
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CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
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2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted lightly to remove any lumps
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Two (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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