Ingredients

• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 0.5 cups butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 fluid ounce red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.33 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two 12-cup cupcake pan with 20 liners.
2. 2 Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs, buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla. Stir in baking soda and vinegar. Combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt; stir into the batter just until blended. Spoon batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack. When cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter and frost with desired frosting.

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