Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring. Mix well.
• Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• While cupcakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
• Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
• Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost with cream cheese frosting.