My Go-To Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe: Decadently Moist!

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups (300g) cake flour, spoon & leveled
• 1/4 cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks or 226g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
• 2 Tablespoons (30ml) red food coloring (liquid or gel)
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 8 ounces (226g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
• 4-5 cups (480-600g) powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt