Red Velvet Cupcakes

Charming? Check. Kitschy? Absolutely. But who can resist red velvet cupcakes with their subtle chocolate flavor, gorgeous hue, and lavish swirl of cream cheese frosting on top? 🧑‍🍳INGREDIENTS: FOR THE CUPCAKES 3 cups all purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off with a knife ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder (see note) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 sticks (½ lb.) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pans 1 (1-lb.) box light brown sugar (2¼ cups) 2 teaspoons Wilton Concentrated Red (No-taste) Gel Icing Color, or 3 tablespoons normal liquid red food coloring (see note) 2½ teaspoons vanilla extract 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1¾ cups buttermilk (see note) Cream Cheese Frosting 🧑‍🍳INSTRUCTIONS: