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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- 2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 24 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the Decorating:
- 24 ounces raspberries
- 16 ounces blueberries
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 366g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 1297 | |
| Calories from Fat 759 | 59% |
| Total Fat 86.35g | 108% |
| Saturated Fat 52.7g | 211% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 238mg | 79% |
| Sodium 506mg | 21% |
| Potassium 270mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 128.42g | 34% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.2g | 17% |
| Sugars 97.86g | 65% |
| Protein 8.56g | 14% |
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