Red Velvet Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

and 1/3 cups (145 grams) cake flour ((spooned & leveled))

2 tbsp

natural unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

1/4 cup

unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)

1 cup

granulated sugar

large egg (room temperature)

1/4 cup

oil (canola or vegetable work well)

1 tbsp

liquid red food coloring

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1/2 tsp

distilled white vinegar

2/3 cup

buttermilk (room temperature)

1/2 cup

unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)

1 8 ounce package

cream cheese (softened to room temperature)

2 cups

powdered sugar

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract