Southern Red Velvet Cupcakes

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2 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 cups sugar

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 1/3 cups vegetable oil

3/4 cup buttermilk, room temperature

2 tablespoons red food coloring

1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar

1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows

Cream Cheese Frosting:

4 cups confectioners' sugar

8 ounces cream cheese

1 cup or 2 sticks unsalted butter

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract