Ingredients
Serves: 12 cupcakes
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
2-3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp gel paste food coloring (add more if necessary)
1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk + 1 tsp vinegar mixed together and set aside for a bit)
1 cup + 2 tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tbsp vinegar
8 oz (225g) cream cheese at room temperature
1/4 cup unsalted butter, soft at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
Preparation
