Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 31/3 c. cake flour (not self-rising)
• 3/4 c. (12 Tbl.) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 21/4 c. sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 Tbl. liquid red food coloring
• 3 Tbl. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 11/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 11/2 tsp. salt
• 11/2 c. buttermilk
• 11/2 tsp. white vinegar
• 11/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 41/2 c. powdered sugar
• 1 Tbl. milk, plus more if needed