Make The Cupcake's

 

1. Preheat the oven 170˚C

 

2. Put the butter and the sugar in a bowl and beat until light and fluffy and well mixed. While continuing to mix slowly add the egg and beat until everythign is well incorporated

 

3. In a seperate bowl, mix together the cocoa powder, red food colouring and vanilla extract to make a very thick dark paste. Add to the butter mixture and mix thoroughly until evenly combined and coloured. Slowly pour in half the buttermilk

 

4. Beat until well mixed, then add half the flour and beat until everything is well incorporated. Repeat this process until all the buttermilk and flour have been added. Beat mixture until you have a smooth, even mixture 

 

5. Add the baking soda and vinegar. Beat until well mixed for a couple more minutes

 

6. Spoon the mixture into paper cases until 2/3 full and bake in pre heated oven for 20-25 minutes or util the sponge bounces back when touched. A skewar insered in the centre should come out clean. Leave the cupcakes to cool slightly in the tray before turning out onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely

 

Make The Frosting

 

1. Beat the icing sugar and butter together in a bowl until the mixture comes together and is well mixed

 

2. Add the cream cheese in one go and beat until it is completely incorporated

 

3. Continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy (atleast 5 minutes) Do not overbeat, as it can quickly become runny

4. When the cupcakes are cold, spoon the Cream Cheese frosting on top