• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
• In another mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and whitevinegar until smooth.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
• Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 of the way full.
• Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely before frosting.

For the cream cheese frosting:

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
• Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
• Frost the cupcakes as desired and enjoy!