Mini Vanilla Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting - Female Foodie

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup soybean oil*
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 large eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla bean paste
• 2 cups unbleached flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/4 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• food coloring (optional)