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If you can get your hands on real creole cream cheese substitute that for the regular 8-ounces of cream cheese and lemon juice. It's hard to find typically so our substitute is a good workaround.
Cupcakes
1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon liquid red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon vinegar
Creole Cream Cheese Frosting
1 package (8-ounce size) cream cheese, softened, MIXED WITH
1 teaspoon lemon juice, softened
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Cupcakes: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin pan with paper liners.
In a small bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until light and creamy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time.
In a glass measure, combine buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar. With mixer on low, beat in flour mixture in thirds, alternating with buttermilk mixture, until blended. Beat 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until batter is smooth.
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake 18 to 22 minutes, until a pick inserted into cupcakes comes out clean. Let cool in pan 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
For Frosting: In a large bowl, with electric mixer on medium, beat cream cheese and butter until well blended. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth and fluffy. Frost cupcakes and refrigerate to firm up frosting. Bring to room temperature before serving.
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