Chocolate Beet Cupcakes

Ingredients (22)

• Batter:
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, soft
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cocoa powder, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup roasted, shredded red beets (about 4 small beets)
• 1 1/4 cup buttermilk
• Frosting:
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 cup roasted, shredded beets (about 1 small beet)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• Pinch of salt
• 4-5 cups powdered sugar