Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
• In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Mix in vanilla extract and red food coloring.
• In another bowl, sift together flour and cocoa powder.
• Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
• In a small cup, combine baking soda and vinegar and quickly add to the batter.
• Spoon batter into prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.