Red Velvet Cupcakes - Black Community

Ingredients

• 24 cupcake liners
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs (or ½ cup egg substitute)
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 (1 oz) bottle red food coloring
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• Powdered sugar or cream cheese frosting (optional)