Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe - Dessert.Food.com

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 6 tablespoons red food coloring
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 -5 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla