Red Velvet Cupcakes

Ingredients

1. 1 cup vegetable oil
2. 2 cups white sugar
3. 2 eggs
4. 4 tablespoons cocoa
5. 4 tablespoons red flood coloring
6. 1 teaspoon salt
7. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8. 1 cup buttermilk
9. 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
10. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
11. 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

For frosting:


12. 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
13. 1 cup milk
14. 1 cup white sugar
15. 1 cup butter
16. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract