Cupcakes

1. • 220g all-purpose flour

   • 200g granulated sugar

   • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

   • 1 teaspoon baking powder

   • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

   • 1/2 teaspoon salt

   • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

   • 2 tablespoons red food coloring

   • 113g unsalted butter, room temperature

   • 2 large eggs

   • 240ml buttermilk

   • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

   • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Frosting

1. • 113g unsalted butter, room temperature

   • 113g cream cheese, room temperature

   • 450g powdered sugar

   • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 175°C and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, mix together vanilla extract, food coloring, and butter until well combined.

4. Beat in the eggs one at a time.

5. In a separate bowl, mix together buttermilk, vinegar, and baking soda.

6. Alternating between the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture, add each to the butter mixture and beat until just combined.

7. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full and bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. For the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

9. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and continue to beat until fully combined.

10. Add in the vanilla extract and beat until the desired consistency is reached.

11. Once the cupcakes have cooled, pipe the frosting onto each cupcake using a piping bag and decorate as desired.