Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.

Step 2

In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vinegar, and red food coloring.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together for 4 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the oil and cream for 2 more minutes. Add the eggs one at a time and beat for 2 minutes longer. Add vanilla.

Step 4

Add 1/2 of the dry ingredients and 1/2 of the buttermilk mixture, mixing after each addition until it is all added.

Step 5

Drop the batter into cupcake liners and bake until a toothpick placed in the center comes out clean, about 16-19 minutes. Don't OVERBAKE. Let cool.

Step 6

In a bowl, whip together butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spread all over the cooled cupcakes.