4th of July Red Velvet Cupcakes with Chocolate Stars 

Red velvet cupcakes:
3/4 c buttermilk
3 eggs
2/3 c Greek yogurt
1/3 c canola oil
1 tbs vanilla
1 box red velvet cake mix
Chocolate Stars:
Dark blue chocolate melting wafers
Round tip
Parchment or silicone baking mat
Almond Cream Cheese buttercream:
2 sticks unsalted butter
8 oz cream cheese
1 tbs vanilla
1 tsp almond extract
5 c powdered sugar
5 tbs heavy cream