Red Velvet Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour

2 tbsp

unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch Processed)

1 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

1 cup

buttermilk

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

2 tbsp

liquid red food coloring

1 cup

unsalted butter, room temperature

2 cups

granulated sugar

large eggs

8 oz

cream cheese, room temperature

6 tbsp

unsalted butter, room temperature

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

2 cups

confectioners’ (powdered) sugar

11 oz

cream cheese, room temperature

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, room temperature

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

4 cups

confectioners’ (powdered) sugar