INGREDIENTS
Cupcakes
1
large egg
1 cup
granulated sugar
2/3 cup
buttermilk (or Powdered Buttermilk, use 2 1/2 tablespoons + 2/3 cup water)
1/2 cup
canola or vegetable oil
2
rounded tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt (plain Greek yogurt or sour cream may be substituted)
1 tbsp
vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour
3 tbsp
unsweetened natural cocoa powder
3/4 tsp
baking soda
salt, optional and to taste
1
to 2 tablespoons red food coloring, or as needed
Cream Cheese Frosting
1/2
heaping cup cream cheese, softened (I used Trader Joe’s soft spreadable light)
2 tbsp
unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp
vanilla extract
about 2 to 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, or as necessary
splash cream or milk, only if necessary
sanding sugar or sprinkles, optional for garnishing