Ingredients:
- CUPCAKES:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons red liquid food coloring
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- FROSTING:
- 1 8-oz. package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- White decorating gel (such as Betty Crocker)