Cook Time: 24 Minutes
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Bake Time: 20 Minutes

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup buttermilk (at room temperature)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 1 stick (3 oz) of unsalted butter
• 1 cup store bought Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1. Preheat the oven (350 degrees F). Prepare cupcake pan by lining with paper liners.
• 2. Combine the buttermilk, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar together in a bowl.
• 3. Sift together the following ingredients in a small bowl: cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
• 4. Using an electric mixer beat together the butter and sugar on medium for 1 minute. Then add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until the ingredients are combined. Turn down the speed to low, and add the dry ingredients and wet ingredients in parts. Mix until the ingredients are combined.
• 5. Using a spoon, scoop the batter into the lined cupcake pan. Fill each cup about halfway with the batter.
• 6. Bake for about 18-20 minutes. To check if cupcakes are ready, insert a toothpick in the center and check if it comes out clean.
• 7. Cool completely and frost the cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
• 8. Take one cupcake and crumble it. Use these crumbles to garnish the cupcakes.