Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 cups

all purpose flour

1 1/2 tbsp

unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp

salt

6 tbsp

unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup

granulated sugar

large egg, room temperature

3/4 cup

buttermilk, room temperature

3 oz

red food coloring (I used ¾ of a bottle)

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

apple cider or white vinegar

4 oz

cream cheese, softened

large egg

1/4 cup

granulated sugar

3 tbsp

mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

8 oz

cream cheese, softened

6 tbsp

unsalted butter, at room temperature

3 cups

powdered sugar, sifted

1 tsp

vanilla bean paste