Red, White, and Blue Velvet Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs, large
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
• 2 Tbsp buttermilk
• 3-5 drops red food coloring (until you achieve your desired red hue)
• 1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
• 2 Tbsp buttermilk
• 3-5 drops blue food coloring (until you achieve your desired blue hue)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 6 Tbsp butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1-2 Tbsp heavy cream
• 3-4 cups powdered sugar
• salt to taste
• Skittles America Mix
• Strawberries, sliced (optional)
• Blueberries, sliced (optional)