Healthier Red Velvet Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1½ cups white spelt flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-processed)
• ½ cup natural cane sugar
• ½ cup melted coconut oil (or safflower oil)
• 2 eggs (room temperature)
• ¾ cup buttermilk (room temperature)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 3 teaspoons natural red food coloring
• Agave Cream-Cheese Frosting
• 8 ounces Neufchâtel (reduced-fat) cream cheese (room temperature)
• 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon agave nectar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch