Red Velvet Cupcakes - Turntable Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups of flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 bottles of red food coloring
• 1/2 cup of butter, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups of sugar
• 2 eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk, brought to room temperature
• 1 teaspoon of plain vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 2 16 ounce packages of cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 stick of unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 1/4 cups of powdered sugar, sifted to get rid of any lumps
• a pinch of salt