Red Velvet Cupcakes and Cake Pops

Batter

• 8 oz buttermilk
• 4 oz vegetable oil
• 6 oz unsalted butter, diced, room temperature
• 10 ½ oz sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp red food coloring
• 3 large eggs
• 12 oz all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt

Frosting

• 16 oz unsalted butter, cubed
• 6 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 20 oz confectioners sugar

Assembly

• 16 oz white chocolate chips, divided
• 1 ½ tsp coconut oil, divided
• edible cake decorations, to decorate