Baking Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until well incorporated.
• Stir in the vanilla extract and milk into the mixture.
• In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
• Distribute the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar.
• Add milk and vanilla, mix until smooth and fluffy.
• Frost the cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.