• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line cupcake pam with liners
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt together
• Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy
• Mix in the egg, vanilla, red velvet extract and red gel food coloring until combined
• Alternating between the dry ingredients and milk, Gradually mix in the both ingredients into the mixture until combined
• Scoop batter into the cupcake pans, filling 3/4 of the way
• Bake in the oven for 21 minutes
• Allow to cool completely

Frosting Instructions

• Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and heavy whipping cream until smooth and stiff peaks form.
• Split the frosting into two bowls.
• Add a few drops of red food coloring into one bowl and mix until combined.

Decorating

• Place the piping bag into a large cup and fold the sides over the edge.
• Scoop some red frosting in the piping bag in 4 lines.
• Scoop white frosting into the piping.
• Pipe the cooled cupcakes with the frosting.
• Place two ears on the side of the bow.