Halloween Two-Tone Rose Red Velvet Cupcakes for Festive Treats - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup caster sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon bake stable red food coloring
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
• 6.5 ounces full-fat cream cheese
• 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon heavy cream
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Black gel food color, as needed
• Red gel food color, as needed