INGREDIENTS
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For the pies:
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1 1/2cupsall-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
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1cupDutch-process cocoa powder
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1teaspoonbaking soda
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1teaspoonfine salt
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1/4teaspoonbaking powder
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1/2cup(1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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1cuppacked light brown sugar
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1large egg
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1teaspoonpure vanilla extract
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1cupbuttermilk
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For the frosting:
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18-ounce bar cream cheese, at room temperature
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1/2cupheavy cream
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2tablespoonsunsalted butter
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pinch fine salt
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1 1/2cupsconfectioners’ sugar
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1teaspoonpure vanilla extract