Best Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe - How to Make Red Velvet Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp. cocoa powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
• 1 c. buttermilk, at room temperature
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 tbsp. (1 oz.) red food coloring
• 1 tsp. white distilled vinegar
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 8 oz. mascarpone cheese
• 1/2 c. heavy cream, plus 1 tbsp. more if needed
• 4 c. sifted powdered sugar
• 1 c. (2 sticks) butter