INGREDIENTS
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Cake:
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2 cups sugar
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2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
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4 eggs, room temperature
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3 vanilla beans
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon sea salt
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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**Salted Caramel Filling:**
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2 cups sugar
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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**Buttercream Frosting:**
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4 sticks (2 cups) butter, unsalted
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One 8-ounce package cream cheese
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4 tablespoon shortening
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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One 2-pound bag powdered sugar