Red Velvet Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting Revisted

A friend, who always sees and hears about my baking but has yet to try any, was in town.  So, I decided to make him some cupcakes for once.  Any opportunity to bake is a good opportunity.  He likes cream cheese frosting so I decided with the classic duo of red velvet cupcakes and vanilla bean cream cheese frosting (adapted from BHG New Cook Book).  Found a  new recipe for my red velvet cupcakes (from Cake Central) as I wasn't 100% satisfied with the recipe I was already using.  I thought these came out a bit dry but they were exactly what I imagined a good red velvet cupcake to taste like!