Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 ½ cups
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Cocoa powder - 1 tablespoon
• Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Buttermilk - 1 cup
• Vegetable oil - ½ cup
• Large eggs - 2
• Red food coloring - 1 tablespoon
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• White vinegar - 1 teaspoon
• Cream cheese - 8 ounces
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup
• Powdered sugar - 4 cups
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a cupcake pan with liners.

2. 2.

   In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3.

   In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.

4. 4.

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.

5. 5.

   Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.

6. 6.

   Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

7. 7.

   Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.

8. 8.

   For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

9. 9.

   Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.

10. 10.

    Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy.

Nutritional Facts