Red Velvet Cupcakes

Instructions

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1. - Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. - In medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
3. - In large bowl, cream butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, icing color and vanilla extract; mix until icing color is well incorporated, scraping down sides of bowl when necessary. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk. Mix until just combined. In a small bowl, combine white vinegar and baking soda; gently stir into cupcake mixture. Divide batter evenly among prepared pan cavities.
4. - Bake 22-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in pan on cooling rack 5-8 minutes. Carefully remove cupcakes from pan; cool completely.
5. - For icing, in large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and milk. Beat on high until smooth (30 - 60 seconds). If icing seems too thin, add confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. If it seems too thick, add more milk 1 teaspoon at a time until icing reaches desired consistency.

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