Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 1 and ¼ cups
• granulated sugar - 1 cup
• unsweetened cocoa powder - 1 tablespoon
• baking soda - ½ teaspoon
• salt - ½ teaspoon
• buttermilk - ½ cup
• vegetable oil - ½ cup
• large eggs - 2
• red food coloring - 2 tablespoons
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• white vinegar - 1 teaspoon
• cream cheese - 8 oz
• unsalted butter - ¼ cup
• powdered sugar - 2 cups
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. 2.

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

3. 3.

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

4. 4.

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. 5.

   Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

6. 6.

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

7. 7.

   Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8.

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

9. 9.

   Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.

10. 10.

    Once cupcakes are cool, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting on top.

Nutritional Facts