Classic Red Velvet Cupcakes | Food Stuff

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar**
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 tablespoons natural cocoa powder (not dutch-processed)
• 6 ounces cream cheese
• 1 egg, room temperature*
• 4 3/4 ounces (1 cup + 2 tablespoons, spoon and level) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons liquid red food coloring
• 5 1/4 ounces (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
• 4 1/4 ounces (1/2 cup) low fat buttermilk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons milk or cream, as needed
• generous 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 12 ounces (3 cups) confectioner's sugar, sifted
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil